Socioeconomic Impact on University Admissions Quiz

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What is a stigma in the context of deviance?

  • A positive social sanction to encourage conformity
  • A label used by society to devalue members of a certain group (correct)
  • A form of social control to promote conformity
  • A reward or punishment that may be imposed by people of authority

What is an example of internal social control?

  • Being publicly shamed for deviant behavior
  • Doing something because you know it is the right thing (correct)
  • Receiving a fine for a violation of norms
  • Receiving words of approval for conforming behavior

What is an example of informal sanctions?

  • Thanking someone for their help (correct)
  • A teacher rewarding a student for good performance
  • Receiving criticism for deviant behavior
  • A judge sentencing someone to life in prison

What is the main concern with public shaming as a form of social control?

<p>It can have long term psychological effects and may not change behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Functionalist Perspective, what are the consequences of deviance?

<p>Positive and negative consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Strain theory propose as a cause of deviance?

<p>A gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Control theory, what controls conformity and social norms?

<p>Strong bonds between an individual and their society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with deviance according to the Control theory?

<p>Weak or broken social bonds leading to deviance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Strain theory propose happens in societies with present and clear norms?

<p>Deviance is limited (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of social control in dealing with violations of norms?

<p>To promote conformity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deviance is solely about acting in a deviant manner

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stigma is a label used by society to devalue members of a certain group

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Internal social control lies within the individuals

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Positive social sanctions can include smiles and words of approval

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Public shaming has been proven to be very effective in changing behavior

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Deviance can erode trust and cause nonconforming behavior if not punished

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Strain theory suggests that deviance is more likely when there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve them

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Control theory proposes that conformity and social norms depend on strong bonds between an individual and their society

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Societies with present and clear norms experience limited deviance

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bonds weak or broken between an individual and their society can lead to deviance according to the Control theory

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following theories with their explanations:

<p>Functionalist Perspective = Deviance is a common part of human existence with positive and negative consequences Strain theory = Deviance is more likely when there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve them Control theory = Conformity and social norms depend on strong bonds between an individual and their society Stigma = Label used by society to devalue members of a certain group</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following forms of social control with their examples:

<p>Internal social control = Developed during socialization, lies within the individuals External social control = Based on social sanctions such as positive smiles, words of approval, and negative fines, criticism, and imprisonment Informal sanctions = Rewards or punishments that can be applied to most members of a group, such as thanking someone for their help or ridiculing someone for their behavior Formal sanctions = Rewards or punishments that may be imposed by people of authority, such as a teacher rewarding a student for earning a high grade or a judge sentencing someone to life in prison</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with the theories they correspond to:

<p>Deviance is a common part of human existence with positive and negative consequences = Functionalist Perspective Deviance is more likely when there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve them = Strain theory Conformity and social norms depend on strong bonds between an individual and their society = Control theory Label used by society to devalue members of a certain group = Stigma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of stigma in the context of deviance?

<p>Stigma is a label used by society to devalue members of a certain group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main types of social control mentioned in the text?

<p>The main types of social control mentioned are internal social control and external social control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of positive and negative external social sanctions?

<p>Positive external social sanctions can include smiles, words of approval, and awards. Negative external social sanctions can include fines, criticism, and imprisonment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are informal sanctions and what are examples of them?

<p>Informal sanctions are rewards or punishments that can be applied to most members of a group. Examples include thanking someone for their help, ridiculing someone for their behavior, gossip, and facial expressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are formal sanctions and what are examples of them?

<p>Formal sanctions are rewards or punishments that may be imposed by people of authority. Examples include a teacher rewarding a student for earning a high grade, or a judge sentencing someone to prison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Functionalist Perspective on deviance?

<p>The Functionalist Perspective views deviance as a common part of human existence with both positive and negative consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Strain theory propose as a cause of deviance?

<p>The Strain theory proposes that deviance is more likely when there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Control theory, what controls conformity and social norms?

<p>The Control theory suggests that conformity and social norms depend on strong bonds between an individual and their society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main concerns with public shaming as a form of social control?

<p>The main concerns with public shaming are that it is not very effective, can have long-term psychological effects, might not actually change the behavior, and the lesson is not learned.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential consequences of deviance according to the Functionalist Perspective?

<p>According to the Functionalist Perspective, deviance can erode trust, cause nonconforming behavior if not punished, but can also have positive outcomes as punishments help define acceptable behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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