SOCIOLOGY TEST 2 QUIZ WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
what is the absolutist theory of deviance? - ✔✔there is an absolute set
of moral standards, and any sort of deviant act is defined based on
those universal standards. The deviance is located within the act itself.
what is the social pathological view of deviance? - ✔✔the problems in a
society are what lead to abhorrent behavior, such as poverty or
discrimination.
what is the Y chromosome relationship to deviance? - ✔✔There is a
disproportionate amount of males in prison with an extra Y
chromosome. There could be a lower intelligence level associated,
meaning those with an extra Y chromosome are just more likely to be
caught in a deviant act.
,What is the relationship between frustration and deviance? - ✔✔When
someone get frustrated, they tend to get aggressive. However
frustration doesn't always cause aggression, and aggression isn't always
caused by frustration.
What is the relationship between anomie and deviance? - ✔✔Merton's
theory. Anomie occurs when there are social norms or goals that are
weak or unclear. The lack of structure can lead to rebellion or deviance.
What was Merton's categorization of patterns of conformity and
deviance? - ✔✔yes institutional means + yes cultural goals = conformity
no institutional means + yes cultural goals = innovation
yes institutional means + no cultural goals = ritualism
no institutional means + no cultural goals = retreatism
new means + new goals = rebellion
What is the conflict theory view of deviance? - ✔✔Deviance is caused
by the economic and political circumstances. Norms are defined by the
, powerful. Deviance is disrupting production. Criminal justice system
serves the needs of the powerful.
What are the functions of deviance? - ✔✔It increases the integration of
the group. Indicates defects in the social system. Provides a safety valve
from the strain of conforming. Brings about needed change?
What is Sutherland's theory of deviance? - ✔✔Differential Association
Theory. The people more important to us will have more of an
influence on us. There is a strong peer influence.
What is Lemert's Labeling theory? - ✔✔Deviance is a fact of life with
everyone, but not everyone is a deviant. Getting called a thief, etc. vs a
slap on the wrist after the first act of deviance will determine whether
or not someone becomes a deviant.
What is the accuracy of crime reports? - ✔✔Theres's the crime clock
(how often a crime occurs), and surveys. But crimes are always
underreported.
CORRECT ANSWERS { GRADED A+}
what is the absolutist theory of deviance? - ✔✔there is an absolute set
of moral standards, and any sort of deviant act is defined based on
those universal standards. The deviance is located within the act itself.
what is the social pathological view of deviance? - ✔✔the problems in a
society are what lead to abhorrent behavior, such as poverty or
discrimination.
what is the Y chromosome relationship to deviance? - ✔✔There is a
disproportionate amount of males in prison with an extra Y
chromosome. There could be a lower intelligence level associated,
meaning those with an extra Y chromosome are just more likely to be
caught in a deviant act.
,What is the relationship between frustration and deviance? - ✔✔When
someone get frustrated, they tend to get aggressive. However
frustration doesn't always cause aggression, and aggression isn't always
caused by frustration.
What is the relationship between anomie and deviance? - ✔✔Merton's
theory. Anomie occurs when there are social norms or goals that are
weak or unclear. The lack of structure can lead to rebellion or deviance.
What was Merton's categorization of patterns of conformity and
deviance? - ✔✔yes institutional means + yes cultural goals = conformity
no institutional means + yes cultural goals = innovation
yes institutional means + no cultural goals = ritualism
no institutional means + no cultural goals = retreatism
new means + new goals = rebellion
What is the conflict theory view of deviance? - ✔✔Deviance is caused
by the economic and political circumstances. Norms are defined by the
, powerful. Deviance is disrupting production. Criminal justice system
serves the needs of the powerful.
What are the functions of deviance? - ✔✔It increases the integration of
the group. Indicates defects in the social system. Provides a safety valve
from the strain of conforming. Brings about needed change?
What is Sutherland's theory of deviance? - ✔✔Differential Association
Theory. The people more important to us will have more of an
influence on us. There is a strong peer influence.
What is Lemert's Labeling theory? - ✔✔Deviance is a fact of life with
everyone, but not everyone is a deviant. Getting called a thief, etc. vs a
slap on the wrist after the first act of deviance will determine whether
or not someone becomes a deviant.
What is the accuracy of crime reports? - ✔✔Theres's the crime clock
(how often a crime occurs), and surveys. But crimes are always
underreported.
