Deviance______________?

A. Shows what is proper behavior
B. Helps group cohesiveness
C. Promotes social change
D. All of the above

An emotional disorder that still allows one to work in society is called a(n) ?

A. Neurosis
B. Psychosis
C. Halitosis
D. Prognosis

Merton attributed deviance to “anomie” meaning ?

A. Lack of legitimate means to attain group goals
B. Mental retardation
C. Neurosis
D. Wild mood swings

The treatment of mental illness based on rewards and punishment is referred to as_____________?

A. Chemotherapy
B. Hypnotherapy
C. Shock therapy
D. Behavior therapy

A mother who says “If you hang out with bums you will become a bum” favors which theory of deviance ?

A. Differential association
B. Anomie
C. Labeling theory
D. Gang imitation theory

According to the differential association theory deviant acts are_________________?

A. Considered normal by some antisocial individuals
B. Caused by abnormal chromosomes
C. Learned through interaction with others
D. The result of social deprivation

Deviance is defined as________________?

A. Breaking legal codes
B. Behavior forbidden by religion
C. Behavior that passes the limits of what the social group tolerates
D. Any violation of societal norms

According to the labeling theory which of the following concepts explains why a labeled individual becomes deviant ?

A. Resocialization
B. Ethnocentrism
C. Self-fulfilling prophecy
D. Rebellion

Deviance is relative because ____________?

A. Psychologists prefer the term “abnormality”
B. Moralists prefer the term “immorality”
C. The definition of social norms varies by culture and subculture
D. No two people agree what deviance is

From a sociological viewpoint to say that deviance has functions means that ?

A. Deviant acts serve the individual,s purpose
B. Deviant acts are escape valves for anxiety
C. Deviance may contribute to group cohesion
D. Successful deviants become stronger people