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The Sociology of Deviance
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) Deterrence
B) Socialization
C) Rehabilitation
D) Retribution
  • 3. What sociologist introduced the concept of 'moral panic'?
A) Howard Becker
B) Stanley Cohen
C) Erving Goffman
D) Michel Foucault
  • 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 is irrelevant to societal norms
D) It always encourages conformity
  • 5. What does the phrase 'broken windows theory' imply?
A) Minor disorder leads to more serious crime
B) Social order derives from strict laws only
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) Law enforcement
C) Court sanctions
D) Prison sentence
  • 7. What is a deviant subculture?
A) A group that strictly follows societal norms
B) A group with values that differ from mainstream culture
C) A professional association
D) A family unit
  • 8. What is the main focus of the subcultural perspective on deviance?
A) Individual psychological factors
B) Broad societal norms
C) Cultural values of deviant groups
D) Genetic predispositions
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