WGU C273 Intro to Sociology, Exam Review Questions and answers, rated A+ 2024

Which of these is an example of deviance promoting social unity? - -Car thieves bond over the length of prison sentences When medical professionals respond to deviance as a mental illness rather than a behavioral issue - - medicalizing Labeling theorist focus on the ways in which labels - -guide individuals to or from deviance Most sociologist believe that deviance stems from - -social influences For proponents of Conflict theory, capitalists carry out self protective and repressive policies - -law enforcement What helps control the motivation to engage in deviant behavior? - -morality and fear of punishment According to differential association theory, how do people learn to deviate or conform? - -by relating to others 1.Primary groups 2.Secondary groups - - of self, family sonal, formal that possess similar interest in groups - -strong sense of identity and belonging ex: foot ball team