Primary Deviance Quiz

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What is the theory of reintegrative shaming?

A theory that aims to reduce crime by shaming individuals and then reintegrating them back into society without permanent labels (correct)
A theory that encourages labeling and stigmatizing individuals who commit criminal acts
A theory that encourages individuals to continue deviant behavior
A theory that encourages society to forgive individuals who commit criminal acts without any consequences

What is primary deviance?

Deviant acts that occur as a response to society’s labeling of an individual
Acts of deviance that have major consequences for an individual’s status or relationships in society
Initial acts of deviance that have only minor consequences for an individual’s status or relationships in society (correct)
Acts of deviance that are viewed as normal in society

What is the policy implication of labeling theory that involves reducing punishment for offenders without legalizing their offenses?

Nonintervention
Diversion
Due process
Decriminalization (correct)

What is restorative justice?

A process that aims to make amends for wrong actions with those who were affected by the behavior (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is secondary deviance?

Acts of deviance that have major consequences for an individual’s status or relationships in society (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which policy implication of labeling theory involves minimizing the harmful participation of the criminal justice system in the lives of offenders?

Nonintervention (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of primary deviance?

Speeding (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy implication of labeling theory that involves avoiding the formal processing of offenders?

Diversion (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does reintegrative shaming differ from stigmatization?

Reintegrative shaming reduces crime by encouraging individuals to stop the behavior without labeling and stigmatizing them in society (D) Signup and view all the answers

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