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Which of the following statements about deviance is true?
Which of the following statements about deviance is true?
- Deviance only includes violations of formally enacted rules.
- Deviance always refers to negative actions.
- Deviance is a term used exclusively in sociology.
- Deviance can be positive deviation in certain situations. (correct)
What determines whether an act is considered deviant or not?
What determines whether an act is considered deviant or not?
- The cultural background of the individual
- The individual's intentions
- The societal context (correct)
- The severity of the act
Which of the following is an example of informal violation of social norms?
Which of the following is an example of informal violation of social norms?
- Committing a crime
- Breaking a law
- Rejecting folkways and mores (correct)
- Disobeying a court order
How does the perception of deviance change over time?
How does the perception of deviance change over time?
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Is deviance an absolute concept?
Is deviance an absolute concept?
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What is the subject matter of sociology?
What is the subject matter of sociology?
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What methods does sociology use for investigation and analysis?
What methods does sociology use for investigation and analysis?
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What are some traditional focuses of sociology?
What are some traditional focuses of sociology?
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What is the primary goal of sociologists who focus on refining theoretical understanding?
What is the primary goal of sociologists who focus on refining theoretical understanding?
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What does sociology study at both micro-level and macro-level?
What does sociology study at both micro-level and macro-level?
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