Question 1

To what extent is justice applied equally to all people in the U.S?

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The U.S. justice system, when compared w...

Question 2

A society's view on wearing ear piercings is most likely a more.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How do sociological explanations of deviance differ from psychological and biological explanations of deviance? Compare and contrast specific theories from each perspective.

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Sociological explanations of deviance te...

Question 4

Labeling Theory is part of the broader theoretical perspective called the:

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A)   functionalist perspective.
B)   symbolic interactionist perspective.
C)   psychoanalytical perspective.
D)   historical perspective.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following theories argues that the desire to rebel is more akin to our natural desire but that certain forces prevent us from doing so?

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A)   Labeling.
B)   Strain.
C)   Control.
D)   Illegitimate.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C) C

Question 6

A deviation from a more is of greater significance than a deviation from a norm.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The idea that there is a criminal type has long been a popular belief among laypeople and among some:

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A)   Psychologists.
B)   Criminologists.
C)   Biologists.
D)   Geneticists.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

An example of a misdemeanor is involuntary manslaughter, where one kills someone by accident rather than doing it with premeditation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mores:

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A)   determine what happens in society.
B)   are independent of norms.
C)   are the opposite of norms.
D)   are norms that have great moral significance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

One norm is that it is OK to use language that suggests views that violate broad societal norms within a small group, as long as one recognizes that it is done as a parody, not as a belief.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

Policy:

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A)   determines norms.
B)   is independent of norms.
C)   is totally dependent on norms.
D)   influences but does not determine norms.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Crimes can be classified as felonies, infractions, and misdemeanors, with misdemeanors being the least serious.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Relativity of norms is more pronounced the greater the:

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A)   society one lives in.
B)   heterogeneity of the society.
C)   homogeneity of the society.
D)   diversity of the society.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The rule of law is designed to limit the behavior of:

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A)   only individuals.
B)   only governments.
C)   both individuals and governments.
D)   neither individuals nor governments.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

Strain theory argues that biology creates crime and criminals.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

Social scientists have concerns about genetic theories of deviance because they often mask inherent prejudices.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Adopting a conflicting norm hurts a subgroup by creating dissension within the subgroup and takes away a subgroup's identity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When one commits a crime:

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A)   one also violates a norm.
B)   one also violates a more.
C)   one violates a law.
D)   one violates a law, norm, and more.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Labeling theory sees deviant behavior as behavior often conforming to norms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Compared to U.S. citizens, more Africans see homosexuality as:

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A)   normal behavior.
B)   unconventional behavior.
C)   acceptable behavior.
D)   deviant behavior.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Deviance, Crime, and Society

To what extent is justice applied equally to all people in the U.S?

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A society's view on wearing ear piercings is most likely a more.

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How do sociological explanations of deviance differ from psychological and biological explanations of deviance? Compare and contrast specific theories from each perspective.

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Labeling Theory is part of the broader theoretical perspective called the:

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Which of the following theories argues that the desire to rebel is more akin to our natural desire but that certain forces prevent us from doing so?

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A deviation from a more is of greater significance than a deviation from a norm.

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The idea that there is a criminal type has long been a popular belief among laypeople and among some:

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An example of a misdemeanor is involuntary manslaughter, where one kills someone by accident rather than doing it with premeditation.

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Mores:

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One norm is that it is OK to use language that suggests views that violate broad societal norms within a small group, as long as one recognizes that it is done as a parody, not as a belief.

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Crimes can be classified as felonies, infractions, and misdemeanors, with misdemeanors being the least serious.

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Relativity of norms is more pronounced the greater the:

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The rule of law is designed to limit the behavior of:

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Strain theory argues that biology creates crime and criminals.

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Social scientists have concerns about genetic theories of deviance because they often mask inherent prejudices.

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Adopting a conflicting norm hurts a subgroup by creating dissension within the subgroup and takes away a subgroup's identity.

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