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What is a stigma in the context of deviance?
A label used by society to devalue members of a certain group
What is an example of internal social control?
Doing something because you know it is the right thing
What is an example of informal sanctions?
Thanking someone for their help
What is the main concern with public shaming as a form of social control?
It can have long term psychological effects and may not change behavior
According to the Functionalist Perspective, what are the consequences of deviance?
Positive and negative consequences
What does the Strain theory propose as a cause of deviance?
A gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve them
According to the Control theory, what controls conformity and social norms?
Strong bonds between an individual and their society
What is the main concern with deviance according to the Control theory?
Weak or broken social bonds leading to deviance
What does the Strain theory propose happens in societies with present and clear norms?
Deviance is limited
What is the role of social control in dealing with violations of norms?
To promote conformity
Deviance is solely about acting in a deviant manner
False
Stigma is a label used by society to devalue members of a certain group
True
Internal social control lies within the individuals
True
Positive social sanctions can include smiles and words of approval
True
Public shaming has been proven to be very effective in changing behavior
False
Deviance can erode trust and cause nonconforming behavior if not punished
True
Strain theory suggests that deviance is more likely when there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve them
True
Control theory proposes that conformity and social norms depend on strong bonds between an individual and their society
True
Societies with present and clear norms experience limited deviance
True
Bonds weak or broken between an individual and their society can lead to deviance according to the Control theory
True
Match the following theories with their explanations:
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
Match the following forms of social control with their examples:
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
Match the following statements with the theories they correspond to:
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
What is the role of stigma in the context of deviance?
Stigma is a label used by society to devalue members of a certain group.
What are the main types of social control mentioned in the text?
The main types of social control mentioned are internal social control and external social control.
What are examples of positive and negative external social sanctions?
Positive external social sanctions can include smiles, words of approval, and awards. Negative external social sanctions can include fines, criticism, and imprisonment.
What are informal sanctions and what are examples of them?
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.
What are formal sanctions and what are examples of them?
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.
What is the Functionalist Perspective on deviance?
The Functionalist Perspective views deviance as a common part of human existence with both positive and negative consequences.
What does the Strain theory propose as a cause of deviance?
The Strain theory proposes that deviance is more likely when there is a gap between cultural goals and culturally approved means to achieve them.
According to the Control theory, what controls conformity and social norms?
The Control theory suggests that conformity and social norms depend on strong bonds between an individual and their society.
What are the main concerns with public shaming as a form of social control?
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.
What are the potential consequences of deviance according to the Functionalist Perspective?
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.
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