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