Question 1

What does the crime rate figure represent?

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A)   sum of crimes committed
B)   crime incidence relative to population size
C)   sum of arrests
D)   number of people in prisonE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

From the functionalist perspective, a society without deviance would be excessively conformist. Such a society would

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A)   be close to an ideal society.
B)   be highly productive and innovative.
C)   strive for perfection.
D)   limit change and innovation.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Deviance is best defined as which of the following?

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A)   anything outside of the norm
B)   behavior that people disapprove of
C)   behavior that does not conform to norms and expectations
D)   behavior that is inherently abnormalE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

What we define as normal and abnormal behavior depends on

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A)   evidence of abnormality.
B)   empirical research.
C)   social context.
D)   individual opinion.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Overconformist behavior that is met with a positive response is called

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A)   overconformity.
B)   positive deviance.
C)   approved behavior.
D)   orderly conduct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which statement is accurate concerning capital punishment worldwide?

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A)   Most countries have the death penalty.
B)   Most countries no longer use the death penalty.
C)   Five European countries still practice the death penalty.
D)   Only democratic nations have abolished the death penalty.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Punk rock based its appeal on the rejection of mainstream culture and its artifacts. It lost its nonconformist credibility once its symbols were sold in stores. This scenario is consistent with which concept?

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A)   normalization
B)   legalization
C)   overconformity
D)   commercialization of devianceE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Social institutions charged with the enforcement of norms and rules and the power to punish violators are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   governments.
B)   agents of social control.
C)   the powerful.
D)   the dominant elite.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

From the functionalist perspective, self-policing is

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A)   limiting freedom in society.
B)   necessary for both the individual and society.
C)   oppressive of individuals.
D)   not necessary to preserve order.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which factor predisposes people to a pro-capital punishment attitude?

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A)   social class
B)   racial prejudice
C)   nationality
D)   religious affiliationE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Women in the military are still considered deviant by some. How does power play a role here?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women do not have enough power to be soldiers.
B)   Women have limited power to defend their rights.
C)   Men have traditionally defined gender appropriate roles.
D)   Women need more power to overcome prejudice.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

What is the most widely recognized form of electronic surveillance on the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Java script
B)   cookies
C)   beacons
D)   scrapingE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Deviance can play a positive role in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The dramatic increase in incarceration rates since the 1980s was caused by

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A)   an increase in overall crime rates.
B)   an increase in violent crime rates.
C)   changes to the prison system.
D)   policy changes.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Ex-prisoners have a difficult time reintegrating into the community. Which is the most stubborn obstacle that prevents their transition into normal life?

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A)   broken ties to community
B)   stigma attached to their criminal status
C)   lack of employment opportunity
D)   lack of educationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The foundation of the racial disparity in the justice system is

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A)   long-term economic inequality.
B)   prejudice.
C)   corruption in the system.
D)   differential value systems.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The focus on underlying medical issues when it comes to explaining deviance also changes how we view and treat deviants. Because the focus is on the medical cause, we are now more likely to treat deviants

Accepted Answer

A)   with pity rather than scorn.
B)   without the stigma attached.
C)   as requiring institutionalization.
D)   as beyond help.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is an important factor that contributed to the declining trend in crime rates in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)   decline in poverty and unemployment
B)   political change
C)   cultural change
D)   change in gun lawsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Sociologists now agree that many forms of deviant behavior have their roots in a medical condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individual immorality often explains deviant behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Deviance and Social Control

From the functionalist perspective, self-policing is

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Deviance is best defined as which of the following?

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Which of the following is an important factor that contributed to the declining trend in crime rates in the 1990s?

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The dramatic increase in incarceration rates since the 1980s was caused by

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Which factor predisposes people to a pro-capital punishment attitude?

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From the functionalist perspective, a society without deviance would be excessively conformist. Such a society would

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Punk rock based its appeal on the rejection of mainstream culture and its artifacts. It lost its nonconformist credibility once its symbols were sold in stores. This scenario is consistent with which concept?

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What does the crime rate figure represent?

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Social institutions charged with the enforcement of norms and rules and the power to punish violators are referred to as

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Deviance can play a positive role in society.

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Women in the military are still considered deviant by some. How does power play a role here?

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The foundation of the racial disparity in the justice system is

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What is the most widely recognized form of electronic surveillance on the Internet?

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Overconformist behavior that is met with a positive response is called

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Sociologists now agree that many forms of deviant behavior have their roots in a medical condition.

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Which statement is accurate concerning capital punishment worldwide?

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Ex-prisoners have a difficult time reintegrating into the community. Which is the most stubborn obstacle that prevents their transition into normal life?

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The focus on underlying medical issues when it comes to explaining deviance also changes how we view and treat deviants. Because the focus is on the medical cause, we are now more likely to treat deviants

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What we define as normal and abnormal behavior depends on

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Individual immorality often explains deviant behavior.

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