Crime

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between crime and deviance?

  • Crime is a type of deviance (correct)
  • Crime and deviance are the same thing
  • Crime and deviance are unrelated
  • Deviance is a type of crime

What is the main difference between a jail and a prison?

  • Jails are more secure than prisons
  • Jails are run by the federal government, while prisons are run by the state government
  • Jails are for violent offenders, while prisons are for non-violent offenders
  • Jails are for short-term sentences, while prisons are for long-term sentences (correct)

According to the Functionalist Theory, how does deviance serve a positive social function/purpose?

  • Deviance is a form of rebellion against oppressive systems
  • Deviance is a psychological disorder
  • Deviance helps maintain social order and reinforce societal norms (correct)
  • Deviance is a result of social inequality and power struggles

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