The Sociology of Deviance - Quiz
  • 1. What is deviance?
A) A legal term for criminal acts
B) Behavior that is universally accepted
C) Behavior that violates social norms
D) Conformity to social expectations
  • 2. What is the term for punishment aimed at preventing criminal behavior?
A) Rehabilitation
B) Retribution
C) Socialization
D) Deterrence
  • 3. What sociologist introduced the concept of 'moral panic'?
A) Stanley Cohen
B) Michel Foucault
C) Howard Becker
D) Erving Goffman
  • 4. What role does stigma play in deviance?
A) It always encourages conformity
B) It is irrelevant to societal norms
C) It can lead to marginalization of individuals
D) It is only a personal issue
  • 5. What does the phrase 'broken windows theory' imply?
A) Crime occurs in affluent neighborhoods
B) All forms of deviance are equal
C) Social order derives from strict laws only
D) Minor disorder leads to more serious crime
  • 6. Which of the following is an informal social control?
A) Prison sentence
B) Law enforcement
C) Court sanctions
D) Gossip
  • 7. What is a deviant subculture?
A) A professional association
B) A group with values that differ from mainstream culture
C) A group that strictly follows societal norms
D) A family unit
  • 8. What is the main focus of the subcultural perspective on deviance?
A) Broad societal norms
B) Cultural values of deviant groups
C) Individual psychological factors
D) Genetic predispositions
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