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What is the recognized violation of cultural norms?
What is the recognized violation of cultural norms?
- Crime
- Social control
- Deviance (correct)
- Informal control
Which theory of deviance focuses on the social foundations of deviance?
Which theory of deviance focuses on the social foundations of deviance?
- Structural-functional theories (correct)
- Psychological theory of deviance
- Biological explanations of deviance
- Symbolic-interaction approaches
What is the violation of society’s formally enacted criminal law?
What is the violation of society’s formally enacted criminal law?
- Social control
- Crime (correct)
- Informal control
- Deviance
What is the attempt by society to regulate people’s thoughts and behavior?
What is the attempt by society to regulate people’s thoughts and behavior?
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What do deviant actions or attitudes have in common?
What do deviant actions or attitudes have in common?
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Study Notes
Deviance and Social Norms
- Deviance is the recognized violation of cultural norms.
- Social Deviance Theory focuses on the social foundations of deviance.
Types of Deviance
- Crime is the violation of society's formally enacted criminal law.
- Social Control is the attempt by society to regulate people's thoughts and behavior.
Characteristics of Deviant Actions
- Deviant actions or attitudes have in common the fact that they violate social norms and expectations.
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Test your knowledge on deviance by defining key terms, exploring biological and psychological explanations, discussing social foundations, and applying various sociological theories. Reflect on the questions to deepen your understanding of deviance and its societal implications.
