Which of the following was not identified as one of the four major social bonds in Hirschi’s Social Control theory ?

A. Religiosity
B. Commitment
C. Involvement
D. Belief

The key concept in labelling theory is that of____________________?

A. Stigma
B. Commitment
C. Aspiration
D. Motivation

The “natural law” approach is essentially concerned with__________________?

A. civil law or torts
B. limiting the powers of wealthy businessmen
C. family law
D. limiting the powers of government

The feeling of aimlessness or despair often associated with unsettling conditions is_______________?

A. Alienation
B. Amorality
C. Anomie
D. Ascription

Which of the following in NOT associated with functionalism ?

A. Talcott parsons
B. Ralf dahrendorf
C. Emile durkheim
D. Robert merton

Sociological definitions of deviance consist of behaviors, beliefs, and_______________?

A. attributes
B. realities
C. choices
D. records

Punishments, or negative sanctions, are especially important at the _______ level?

A. Informal
B. Societal
C. Traditional
D. Formal

The classic sociological study of two juvenile groups called the “Saints” and the “Roughnecks” was conducted by______________?

A. Chambliss
B. Lynch
C. Merton
D. Bentham

According to Quinine, crimes of “domination and repression” are committed by ______________?

A. People who aspire to the upper class
B. The ruling elite
C. White collar businessmen
D. Gang members

The rise in patriotism following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, is an example of what function of deviance ?

A. Warning
B. Solidarity
C. Unification
D. Authoritarian