SOCE PRACTICE TEST EXAMINATION PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT
◍ What is it called when people reject the societal goal but continue to
use the accepted means of reaching the goal? Answer:ritualism
◍ Durkheim's theory of deviance states that deviance encourages social
change in society. Answer:True
◍ Olivia understands that one of society's goals is that everyone should
have enough money to feed their family. Although society thinks people
should go to school and get a good job to earn money, Olivia does not
agree. She has decided to become a pickpocket and steal wallets and
purses on the subway. This way she will have money to feed her family.
What do Olivia's behaviors BEST demonstrate? Answer:innovation
◍ Mariam believes that every human is tempted at least in some part to
act in a deviant way sometimes. Yet, something stops us from this
behavior. With whom would Mariam MOST likely agree?
Answer:Travis Hirschi
,◍ Whenever someone sneezes and doesn't cover their mouth, Sabrina is
disgusted. "People should know better," she says. What does Sabrina
MOST likely think about people sneezing and not covering their
mouths? Answer:These people are being deviants for not doing what
they should.
◍ Noah worked for a company that was lying about their profits every
year so they could pay lower taxes. Noah helped make up new financial
numbers for the company. What is the MOST accurate way to categorize
Noah's participation in this activity? Answer:white-collar crimes
◍ What is the BEST example of a stigma? Answer:Moussa's teacher
tells him he is an awful student, so Moussa just gives up and starts
failing everything.
◍ What concept refers to the ways that a society keeps people from
breaking the laws and norms? Answer:social control
◍ The United States has a high rate of recidivism. What does this
MOST likely mean? Answer:People are still likely to repeat criminal
behavior even if they have been arrested.
◍ What is an idea that is included in Travis Hirschi's control theory?
Answer:If a person feels that they can't get ahead in life, they are more
likely to engage in deviance.
, ◍ Bruno got mad at the boy who sits next to him on the bus, so he
punched him in the face. How would the FBI MOST likely describe this
deviant behavior? Answer:crimes against the person
◍ Emma went into her friend's locker without her permission and stole
all of the money out of her purse. How would the FBI MOST likely
classify this criminal act? Answer:crimes against property
◍ Giving someone a dirty look for cutting in front of you is an example
of social control. Answer:True
◍ With which statement would Howard Becker be MOST likely to
agree? Answer:Deviant behavior exists only because people have
decided to define it as deviant.
◍ Aarav was born in India. What does this MOST likely mean for his
social stratification system? Answer:He will have limits to the
occupations he can choose.
◍ One of the presidential candidates is telling the public that his focus is
to help working-class people improve their living conditions. What is
MOST likely true about his plan? Answer:It will help people attend
college who previously couldn't afford it.
◍ Women are more likely than men to live in poverty. Answer:True
2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT
◍ What is it called when people reject the societal goal but continue to
use the accepted means of reaching the goal? Answer:ritualism
◍ Durkheim's theory of deviance states that deviance encourages social
change in society. Answer:True
◍ Olivia understands that one of society's goals is that everyone should
have enough money to feed their family. Although society thinks people
should go to school and get a good job to earn money, Olivia does not
agree. She has decided to become a pickpocket and steal wallets and
purses on the subway. This way she will have money to feed her family.
What do Olivia's behaviors BEST demonstrate? Answer:innovation
◍ Mariam believes that every human is tempted at least in some part to
act in a deviant way sometimes. Yet, something stops us from this
behavior. With whom would Mariam MOST likely agree?
Answer:Travis Hirschi
,◍ Whenever someone sneezes and doesn't cover their mouth, Sabrina is
disgusted. "People should know better," she says. What does Sabrina
MOST likely think about people sneezing and not covering their
mouths? Answer:These people are being deviants for not doing what
they should.
◍ Noah worked for a company that was lying about their profits every
year so they could pay lower taxes. Noah helped make up new financial
numbers for the company. What is the MOST accurate way to categorize
Noah's participation in this activity? Answer:white-collar crimes
◍ What is the BEST example of a stigma? Answer:Moussa's teacher
tells him he is an awful student, so Moussa just gives up and starts
failing everything.
◍ What concept refers to the ways that a society keeps people from
breaking the laws and norms? Answer:social control
◍ The United States has a high rate of recidivism. What does this
MOST likely mean? Answer:People are still likely to repeat criminal
behavior even if they have been arrested.
◍ What is an idea that is included in Travis Hirschi's control theory?
Answer:If a person feels that they can't get ahead in life, they are more
likely to engage in deviance.
, ◍ Bruno got mad at the boy who sits next to him on the bus, so he
punched him in the face. How would the FBI MOST likely describe this
deviant behavior? Answer:crimes against the person
◍ Emma went into her friend's locker without her permission and stole
all of the money out of her purse. How would the FBI MOST likely
classify this criminal act? Answer:crimes against property
◍ Giving someone a dirty look for cutting in front of you is an example
of social control. Answer:True
◍ With which statement would Howard Becker be MOST likely to
agree? Answer:Deviant behavior exists only because people have
decided to define it as deviant.
◍ Aarav was born in India. What does this MOST likely mean for his
social stratification system? Answer:He will have limits to the
occupations he can choose.
◍ One of the presidential candidates is telling the public that his focus is
to help working-class people improve their living conditions. What is
MOST likely true about his plan? Answer:It will help people attend
college who previously couldn't afford it.
◍ Women are more likely than men to live in poverty. Answer:True
