SOPHIA MILESTONE Q & A
The argument that every social institution (including the law)
supports the interests of the rich is part of which of the
following theories?
•
Labeling theory
•
Control theory
•
Conflict theory
•
Differential association theory
1
Tracy has a positive view of the legal system, including the criminal justice
system. She believes that the laws are good, just, and right. Tracy does not
"act out" in deviant ways because of her faith in the system.
Tracy illustrates which of the following forces of control
identified by Travis Hirschi?
•
Attachment
•
Involvement
•
Belief
•
Opportunity
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CONCEPT
Control Theory
2
Caitlin is an archaeologist who is writing her dissertation on the Mayan rite of
human sacrifice. She travels to Central America and examines Mayan ruins
and cultural artifacts. She attempts to make inferences about their cultural
worldview and beliefs. By doing do, she hopes to better understand the
sacrifice ritual.
Caitlin tries to understand the Mayans' by investigating
their material culture.
•
non-material culture
•
technology
•
society
CONCEPT
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Culture and Society
3
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a crime against the
person?
•
Burglary and vandalism of a convenience store
•
Sexual assault
•
A fist fight between two people, leading to injuries and intervention by law
enforcement
CONCEPT
Types of Crime
4
Beginning in the 1970s and continuing through the present, an increasing
number of deviant acts have been characterized in the U.S. as illnesses
requiring treatment, rather than as crimes requiring punishment.
This process is called which of the following?
•
Institutionalization of deviance
•
Medicalization of deviance
•
Feminization of deviance
•
Stigmatization of deviance
CONCEPT
Labeling Theory
5
According to sociologist Robin Williams Jr., which of the following
The argument that every social institution (including the law)
supports the interests of the rich is part of which of the
following theories?
•
Labeling theory
•
Control theory
•
Conflict theory
•
Differential association theory
1
Tracy has a positive view of the legal system, including the criminal justice
system. She believes that the laws are good, just, and right. Tracy does not
"act out" in deviant ways because of her faith in the system.
Tracy illustrates which of the following forces of control
identified by Travis Hirschi?
•
Attachment
•
Involvement
•
Belief
•
Opportunity
, SOPHIA MILESTONE Q & A
CONCEPT
Control Theory
2
Caitlin is an archaeologist who is writing her dissertation on the Mayan rite of
human sacrifice. She travels to Central America and examines Mayan ruins
and cultural artifacts. She attempts to make inferences about their cultural
worldview and beliefs. By doing do, she hopes to better understand the
sacrifice ritual.
Caitlin tries to understand the Mayans' by investigating
their material culture.
•
non-material culture
•
technology
•
society
CONCEPT
, SOPHIA MILESTONE Q & A
Culture and Society
3
Which of the following is NOT considered to be a crime against the
person?
•
Burglary and vandalism of a convenience store
•
Sexual assault
•
A fist fight between two people, leading to injuries and intervention by law
enforcement
CONCEPT
Types of Crime
4
Beginning in the 1970s and continuing through the present, an increasing
number of deviant acts have been characterized in the U.S. as illnesses
requiring treatment, rather than as crimes requiring punishment.
This process is called which of the following?
•
Institutionalization of deviance
•
Medicalization of deviance
•
Feminization of deviance
•
Stigmatization of deviance
CONCEPT
Labeling Theory
5
According to sociologist Robin Williams Jr., which of the following
