Explore the complexities of deviance and social control in this quiz. Delve into theories like labeling, opportunity, and conflict to understand deviant behavior in societal contexts.
A label imposed by others upon a given behavior
A property inherent in the actor
A label created by the person who commits a deviant act
An objective reality
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Society discourages the individual from engaging in deviant behavior
Deviance or conformity arises from the relative opportunity structure that frames a person’s life
Society has no impact on human biological impulses
Individuals freely choose to partake in deviant behavior
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The gap between the goals of success and the means of achieving them
The breakdown of the family and other social controls
The presence of diverse cultural groups in American society
The exploitative nature of capitalism
Stereotype women
Are only about men
Call for the exploitation of women by men
Are not related to gender
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Techniques of neutralization
Forgery
Labeling
Leading a double life
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Sociological explanations focus on factors outside the individual, and psychological explanations address conditions within the individual
Psychological explanations are based on genetics while sociologist focus on personality
Only psychological explanations are accepted by the medical community
Sociological explanations are more accurate
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Lacks coping skills or is using inappropriate coping skills
Is using behaviors for attention
Is apathetic
Lacks ability to function in society
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African Americans and American Jews
Muslims and African American
Male homosexuals and Jews
Whites and people with disabilities
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Shunning
A morals violation
Crime
Shaming
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