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SOCI 1311- Exam 2 (Ch. 6, 7, 9, 10)
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In a sociological sense, deviance refers to ______. - ANS any visible or invisible conduct or
condition that violates expectations and may result in negative sanctions if it becomes known
A pluralist society is a society ______. - ANS composed of multiple groups with different
norms and values
______ predicts that societies with large discrepancies between socially approved goals--such
as wealth and recognition--and the resources available to achieve those goals through
legitimate channels will have higher rates of deviance than societies with relatively small
discrepancies. - ANS Merton's strain theory
A teacher has observed that students who are involved in organized sports, clubs, and lessons
are much less likely to get in trouble at school and with the law than those who do not regularly
engage in these activities. She concludes that being connected to people and groups that
discourage rule breaking reduces the likelihood that one will engage in deviant activities. Her
ideas are supported by ______. - ANS Gottfredson and Hirschi's control theory
Which theoretical tradition maintains that not everyone in a given society agrees on what social
rules, including laws, should be and that the rules in place often benefit powerful groups and
individuals and penalize those with relatively less power? - ANS conflict theory
______ proposes a relationship between cultural messages about consumption and deviance. It
asserts that deviance will be higher in societies where there is a mismatch between what
people are expected to be able to purchase and what they are actually able to afford; these
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societies will have higher rates of deviance than societies without large gaps between cultural
expectations and economic ability. - ANS Structural contradiction theory
Empirical research indicates that identifying children as "troubled" or "troublemakers"
increases the likelihood that they will engage in rule-breaking activity as they get older. Which
framework best explains this finding? - ANS labeling theory
According to Lemert, ______ deviance occurs when an individual is labeled as deviant, and
______ deviance occurs when one internalizes the label and changes her conduct to
correspond with the label. - ANS primary; secondary
______ draws attention to the importance of socialization. It asserts that it is through
interaction with others that one acquires norms, values, and attitudes favorable to deviant
activities. Frequent interactions with and strong emotional ties to those engaged in deviance
will increase the likelihood that one will engage in deviance. - ANS Differential association
theory
When the treasurer of a well-established charity diverts contributions from that organization to
his private account, this is an example of a(an)______. - ANS white-collar crime
The Texas Crew, a network of more than 100 people, is involved in smuggling drugs and guns
across the border between the United States and Mexico. It's a complex operation. Some
people transport the goods, others allow their homes to be used as storage facilities, and some
are charged with the task of maintaining seemingly "legitimate" businesses that are, in fact,
nothing more than "fronts" for the operation. Which term best describes the Texas Crew's
activities? - ANS organized crime
______ are unlawful or destructive acts committed by government officials. - ANS State
crimes
In the United States, police officers, judges, and prison wardens are part of a system of ______.
- ANS formal social control
SOCI 1311- Exam 2 (Ch. 6, 7, 9, 10)
Questions And Answers 100% Pass
In a sociological sense, deviance refers to ______. - ANS any visible or invisible conduct or
condition that violates expectations and may result in negative sanctions if it becomes known
A pluralist society is a society ______. - ANS composed of multiple groups with different
norms and values
______ predicts that societies with large discrepancies between socially approved goals--such
as wealth and recognition--and the resources available to achieve those goals through
legitimate channels will have higher rates of deviance than societies with relatively small
discrepancies. - ANS Merton's strain theory
A teacher has observed that students who are involved in organized sports, clubs, and lessons
are much less likely to get in trouble at school and with the law than those who do not regularly
engage in these activities. She concludes that being connected to people and groups that
discourage rule breaking reduces the likelihood that one will engage in deviant activities. Her
ideas are supported by ______. - ANS Gottfredson and Hirschi's control theory
Which theoretical tradition maintains that not everyone in a given society agrees on what social
rules, including laws, should be and that the rules in place often benefit powerful groups and
individuals and penalize those with relatively less power? - ANS conflict theory
______ proposes a relationship between cultural messages about consumption and deviance. It
asserts that deviance will be higher in societies where there is a mismatch between what
people are expected to be able to purchase and what they are actually able to afford; these
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societies will have higher rates of deviance than societies without large gaps between cultural
expectations and economic ability. - ANS Structural contradiction theory
Empirical research indicates that identifying children as "troubled" or "troublemakers"
increases the likelihood that they will engage in rule-breaking activity as they get older. Which
framework best explains this finding? - ANS labeling theory
According to Lemert, ______ deviance occurs when an individual is labeled as deviant, and
______ deviance occurs when one internalizes the label and changes her conduct to
correspond with the label. - ANS primary; secondary
______ draws attention to the importance of socialization. It asserts that it is through
interaction with others that one acquires norms, values, and attitudes favorable to deviant
activities. Frequent interactions with and strong emotional ties to those engaged in deviance
will increase the likelihood that one will engage in deviance. - ANS Differential association
theory
When the treasurer of a well-established charity diverts contributions from that organization to
his private account, this is an example of a(an)______. - ANS white-collar crime
The Texas Crew, a network of more than 100 people, is involved in smuggling drugs and guns
across the border between the United States and Mexico. It's a complex operation. Some
people transport the goods, others allow their homes to be used as storage facilities, and some
are charged with the task of maintaining seemingly "legitimate" businesses that are, in fact,
nothing more than "fronts" for the operation. Which term best describes the Texas Crew's
activities? - ANS organized crime
______ are unlawful or destructive acts committed by government officials. - ANS State
crimes
In the United States, police officers, judges, and prison wardens are part of a system of ______.
- ANS formal social control
