The Sociology of Deviance

1. What is deviance?

A) Conformity to social expectations
B) Behavior that is universally accepted
C) A legal term for criminal acts
D) Behavior that violates social norms

2. What is the term for punishment aimed at preventing criminal behavior?

A) Deterrence
B) Retribution
C) Rehabilitation
D) Socialization

3. What sociologist introduced the concept of 'moral panic'?

A) Stanley Cohen
B) Howard Becker
C) Michel Foucault
D) Erving Goffman

4. What role does stigma play in deviance?

A) It is only a personal issue
B) It can lead to marginalization of individuals
C) It always encourages conformity
D) It is irrelevant to societal norms

5. What does the phrase 'broken windows theory' imply?

A) Social order derives from strict laws only
B) All forms of deviance are equal
C) Crime occurs in affluent neighborhoods
D) Minor disorder leads to more serious crime

6. Which of the following is an informal social control?

A) Gossip
B) Court sanctions
C) Law enforcement
D) Prison sentence

7. What is a deviant subculture?

A) A group that strictly follows societal norms
B) A professional association
C) A family unit
D) A group with values that differ from mainstream culture

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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