SOC 200 KEY TESTED II COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY SHEET 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
PREMIUM BUNDLE
◉ Crime.
Answer: A form of deviance that violates laws and is punishable by
the state.
◉ Social Construction of Deviance.
Answer: The idea that what counts as 'deviant' depends on social
context.
◉ Labeling Theory.
Answer: People become deviant because of the labels society applies
to them.
◉ Techniques of Neutralization.
Answer: Ways individuals justify deviant behavior to avoid guilt.
◉ Power Elite (C. Wright Mills).
Answer: Those in positions of power define what counts as deviant.
, ◉ Durkheim's Functions of Deviance.
Answer: Deviance clarifies norms, promotes social unity, encourages
social change.
◉ Self-Control Theory.
Answer: Crime results from low self-control.
◉ Routine Activities Theory.
Answer: Crime occurs when a motivated offender, suitable target,
and lack of capable guardian align.
◉ Social Disorganization Theory.
Answer: Crime is higher in neighborhoods with weak social
institutions.
◉ Differential Association / Social Learning Theory.
Answer: People learn deviance from peers.
◉ General Strain Theory.
Answer: Crime results from stressors or strains (e.g., failure, loss,
inequality).
◉ Recidivism.
STUDY SHEET 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
PREMIUM BUNDLE
◉ Crime.
Answer: A form of deviance that violates laws and is punishable by
the state.
◉ Social Construction of Deviance.
Answer: The idea that what counts as 'deviant' depends on social
context.
◉ Labeling Theory.
Answer: People become deviant because of the labels society applies
to them.
◉ Techniques of Neutralization.
Answer: Ways individuals justify deviant behavior to avoid guilt.
◉ Power Elite (C. Wright Mills).
Answer: Those in positions of power define what counts as deviant.
, ◉ Durkheim's Functions of Deviance.
Answer: Deviance clarifies norms, promotes social unity, encourages
social change.
◉ Self-Control Theory.
Answer: Crime results from low self-control.
◉ Routine Activities Theory.
Answer: Crime occurs when a motivated offender, suitable target,
and lack of capable guardian align.
◉ Social Disorganization Theory.
Answer: Crime is higher in neighborhoods with weak social
institutions.
◉ Differential Association / Social Learning Theory.
Answer: People learn deviance from peers.
◉ General Strain Theory.
Answer: Crime results from stressors or strains (e.g., failure, loss,
inequality).
◉ Recidivism.
