53 Questions
What does symbolic interactionism refer to?
Patterns of communication, interpretation, and adjustment between individuals
Which of the following is NOT one of the types of deviance described by Merton's Strain Theory?
Conformity
According to Merton, which type of deviant is most commonly found in dead-end, repetitive jobs?
Ritualist
According to Émile Durkheim, what are the four important functions of deviance?
Deviance affirms cultural values and norms
What are the four different types of suicide identified by Émile Durkheim?
Altruistic, egoistic, anomic, fatalistic
According to Robert K. Merton, what is anomie?
The state in which social goals and the legitimate means to achieve them do not correspond
What did Robert K. Merton discuss in terms of deviance?
Deviance in terms of goals and means
According to the text, what are some examples of taboo?
Murder, rape, incest, child molestation
Which sociological class focuses on how various factors in a society come together and interact to form the whole?
Structural functionalism
What is the collective conscience according to Émile Durkheim?
A set of social norms by which members of a society follow
What did Howard Becker identify as the four different types of deviant behavior labels?
Falsely accusing, pure deviance, conforming, secret deviance
According to the text, what are some consequences of transgressing taboo?
Severe penalties, shame, disrespect, humiliation
What are the three broad sociological classes that describe deviant behavior?
Structural functionalism, symbolic interaction, conflict theory
Which of the following statements about deviance is true?
Deviance is relative to the place where it was committed or to the time the act took place.
What is the difference between formal deviance and informal deviance?
Formal deviance refers to violations of written laws, while informal deviance refers to violations of unwritten rules.
What are mores?
Violations of moral norms.
What is taboo?
A strong social form of behavior considered deviant by a majority.
Which of the following is an example of positive deviation?
Killing another human in self-defense.
What does the term 'taboo' mean?
Under prohibition
How does society's understanding of social norms affect the perception of deviance?
As society's understanding of social norms changes, the perception of deviance also changes.
Which of the following is an example of formal deviance?
Committing a crime.
What is the difference between mala in se and mala prohibita?
Mala in se refers to violations of moral norms, while mala prohibita refers to violations of legal norms.
How do social norms differ throughout society and between cultures?
A certain act or behavior may be viewed as deviant in one society and normal in another society.
Which of the following is an example of informal deviance?
Speeding on the highway
What is the meaning of the term 'taboo'?
Forbidden
Which type of deviant accepts society's goals, but rejects the socially acceptable means of achieving them?
Innovator
What are the two types of major deviant actions?
Mala in se and mala prohibita
How does deviance vary across societies and cultures?
It is relative to the place and time
What are some examples of positive deviation?
Charitable donations
What are mores?
Norms that have great moral significance
What is the collective perception of deviance influenced by?
Social norms
Which type of deviant rejects both society's goals and the legitimate means to achieve them?
Rebel
What are some consequences of transgressing taboo?
Legal punishment
According to Merton's Strain Theory, which type of deviant rejects both society's goals and the legitimate means to achieve them?
Retreatist
According to symbolic interactionism, how many realities do humans exist in?
Three
What does the term 'taboo' mean?
A behavior that is considered morally wrong and forbidden
According to Merton's Strain Theory, which type of deviant accepts society's goals and the socially acceptable means of achieving them?
Conformist
What did Robert K. Merton discuss in terms of deviance?
The five types of deviance based on acceptance or rejection of social goals and means
Which type of deviant creates new goals and means to replace those of society?
Rebel
According to Merton's Strain Theory, which type of deviance is characterized by retreatism in lower economic classes?
Retreatist
According to the text, what are some examples of taboo?
Stealing and selling drugs
What are the three broad sociological classes that describe deviant behavior?
Innovator, conformist, ritualist
According to the text, what are some consequences of transgressing taboo?
Committing acts of deviance
According to Émile Durkheim, what are the four important functions of deviance?
Deviance affirms cultural values and norms.
What are the four different types of suicide identified by Émile Durkheim?
Altruistic suicide, egoistic suicide, anomic suicide, and fatalistic suicide.
What is the collective conscience according to Émile Durkheim?
A set of social norms by which members of a society follow.
According to Robert K. Merton, what is anomie?
The state in which social goals and the legitimate means to achieve them do not correspond.
According to Merton's Strain Theory, which type of deviance is characterized by retreatism in lower economic classes?
Retreatist deviance
According to symbolic interactionism, how many realities do humans exist in?
Multiple realities
What are some consequences of transgressing taboo?
Severe penalties under law, shame, disrespect, and humiliation.
What is taboo?
Taboo refers to behaviors that are prohibited under law or result in shame, disrespect, and humiliation.
What does the term 'taboo' mean?
Taboo refers to behaviors that are prohibited under law or result in shame, disrespect, and humiliation.
According to the text, what are some consequences of transgressing taboo?
Severe penalties under law, shame, disrespect, and humiliation.
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