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What is the critique of functionalist theories on crime by Cohen, Cloward, and Ohlin?
What is the critique of functionalist theories on crime by Cohen, Cloward, and Ohlin?
What is the main idea behind Richard A. Cloward and Lloyd E. Ohlin's theory on deviance?
What is the main idea behind Richard A. Cloward and Lloyd E. Ohlin's theory on deviance?
What is the focus of interactionist sociologists when it comes to deviance?
What is the focus of interactionist sociologists when it comes to deviance?
What is the meaning of 'differential' in Edwin H. Sutherland's differential association theory?
What is the meaning of 'differential' in Edwin H. Sutherland's differential association theory?
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What is the connection between conformity and deviance, according to Cohen, Cloward, and Ohlin?
What is the connection between conformity and deviance, according to Cohen, Cloward, and Ohlin?
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What is the main idea behind Albert Cohen's subcultural theory?
What is the main idea behind Albert Cohen's subcultural theory?
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What is the role of social learning in Edwin H. Sutherland's differential association theory?
What is the role of social learning in Edwin H. Sutherland's differential association theory?
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What is the criticism of functionalist theories on crime regarding aspirations?
What is the criticism of functionalist theories on crime regarding aspirations?
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Which type of theory views crime as a result of an imbalance between impulses towards criminal activity and social/physical controls?
Which type of theory views crime as a result of an imbalance between impulses towards criminal activity and social/physical controls?
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What is the main emphasis of Conflict Theorists when analyzing crime and deviance?
What is the main emphasis of Conflict Theorists when analyzing crime and deviance?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the bonds linking people to society and law-abiding behavior according to Travis Hirschi's Control Theory?
Which of the following is NOT one of the bonds linking people to society and law-abiding behavior according to Travis Hirschi's Control Theory?
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According to Conflict Theory, what is the role of laws in maintaining social order?
According to Conflict Theory, what is the role of laws in maintaining social order?
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What is the main consequence of weak bonds according to Control Theory?
What is the main consequence of weak bonds according to Control Theory?
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Which type of theory views crime as a result of power imbalance and competing interests among social groups?
Which type of theory views crime as a result of power imbalance and competing interests among social groups?
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What is the main focus of Conflict Theory in terms of crime and deviance?
What is the main focus of Conflict Theory in terms of crime and deviance?
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Which of the following is a consequence of strong bonds according to Control Theory?
Which of the following is a consequence of strong bonds according to Control Theory?
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What does labeling theory suggest about the nature of deviance?
What does labeling theory suggest about the nature of deviance?
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Which term refers to the initial act of transgression in labeling theory?
Which term refers to the initial act of transgression in labeling theory?
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Which criticism of labeling theory questions its explanation for increased deviant behavior post-labeling?
Which criticism of labeling theory questions its explanation for increased deviant behavior post-labeling?
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How does conflict theory view deviant behavior?
How does conflict theory view deviant behavior?
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Which concept in labeling theory involves an individual accepting a deviant label and acting accordingly?
Which concept in labeling theory involves an individual accepting a deviant label and acting accordingly?
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According to differential association, when do individuals become deviant?
According to differential association, when do individuals become deviant?
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What is one key criticism of labeling theory?
What is one key criticism of labeling theory?
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How is deviance seen according to socially constructed deviance?
How is deviance seen according to socially constructed deviance?
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