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Sociology Crime and Deviance

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  • Q1
    According to sociologists, ______ is any behavior that violates social norms.
    justice
    society
    crime
    deviance
    30s
  • Q2
    Labeling theory suggests that once an individual is labeled as a criminal, they may be more likely to engage in further ______ behavior.
    compliant
    ethical
    deviant
    law-abiding
    30s
  • Q3
    The concept of 'strain theory' in sociology suggests that individuals turn to ______ as a result of being unable to achieve socially accepted goals through legitimate means.
    employment
    crime
    education
    charity
    30s
  • Q4
    According to strain theory, individuals may engage in criminal behavior when they experience a significant gap between their ______ and the means available to achieve them.
    values
    beliefs
    opinions
    goals
    30s
  • Q5
    The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, norms, and expectations of a society is known as _______.
    socialization
    degradation
    isolation
    rebellion
    30s
  • Q6
    ______ sociologists study how crime and deviance affect society as a whole.
    Interactionist
    Feminist
    Conflict
    Functional
    30s
  • Q7
    ______ deviance involves acts that violate formal laws and regulations.
    Informal
    Social
    Formal
    Cultural
    30s
  • Q8
    ______ deviance is behavior that violates informal social norms.
    Structural
    Formal
    Informal
    Political
    30s
  • Q9
    According to strain theory, individuals may turn to deviance when they experience a disjunction between ______ and the means to achieve them.
    Goals
    Values
    Beliefs
    Opportunities
    30s

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