Test Bank for Deviant Behavior 1st Edition by Humphrey

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Study of Deviant Behavior Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Traditionally, there are two broad ways to define deviance. What are they? A. normative and situational B. mild and extreme C. active and reactive D. conformist and nonconformist Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Define deviant behavior. Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Defining Deviant Behavior Difficulty Level: Easy 2. If I focus on defining deviance as human behavior that violates generally accepted norms, I am using the ______ perspective to define deviance. A. normative B. situational C. reactionist D. relativistic Ans: A Learning Objective: 1.1: Define deviant behavior. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Defining Deviant Behavior Difficulty Level: Medium 3. If I understand deviance by focusing primarily on when and where it occurs, I am using the ______ perspective. A. cultural B. conformist C. normative D. situational Ans: D Learning Objective: 1.1: Define deviant behavior. Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Defining Deviant Behavior Difficulty Level: Medium 4. How are social norms different from social roles? A. Social norms refer to informal behavior expectations, while social roles refer to formal behavior expectations. B. Social norms are guides for behavior, while social roles are a set of social norms for the behavior of individuals with specific statuses. C. Social roles offer a general guide for behavior, while social norms are expectations associated with specific statuses. D. Social roles occur within the context of societies, while social norms occur within the context of cultures. Ans: B Learning Objective: 1.1: Define deviant behavior. Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: Defining Deviant Behavior Difficulty Level: Hard