Sociology 100: Understanding Crime, Deviance, and Social Control

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1. What is internet crime?

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Internet crime encompasses a wide range of criminal activities that occur online, including hacking, phishing scams, DDoS attacks, and various other offenses.

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Sociology 100: Understanding Crime, Deviance, And Social Control - Quiz

Explore key concepts of Crime and Deviance from Chapter 10 of your sociology textbook. This assessment focuses on understanding societal norms, the differentiation between deviant behaviors and criminal acts, and their impacts on social structures. Ideal for students seeking to deepen their knowledge in sociological studies.

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2. What is self-surveillance?

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Self-surveillance refers to the practice of individuals monitoring their own behaviors to conform to societal norms and standards. It involves self-regulation and self-discipline to prevent being labeled as deviant.

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3. What is stigmatization?

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Stigmatization is the act of excluding individuals based on specific behaviors or characteristics, rather than celebrating differences or achievements. It is a negative and harmful process that can lead to discrimination and prejudice.

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4. Secondary deviance refers to:

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Secondary deviance is the continuation of deviant behavior that results from the societal reaction to primary deviance.

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5. What is primary deviance?

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Primary deviance refers to minor deviant acts that do not result in the individual being labeled as a deviant by society.

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6. What are techniques of neutralization?

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Techniques of neutralization are rationalizations used to justify behaviors and do not necessarily involve actions that are aimed at deceiving others or avoiding responsibility.

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7. What do motives refer to?

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Motives are the underlying reasons that drive individuals to engage in certain behaviors, whether they are deviant or conforming. Understanding motives helps in analyzing human behavior.

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8. What do techniques refer to?

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Techniques in this context refer to the abilities or skills required to participate in behaviors that may be considered deviant or conforming to societal norms.

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9. What does 'legitimate means' refer to?

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Legitimate means refer to the socially accepted ways of attaining wealth, power, and prestige in contrast to illegal, unethical, or immoral methods.

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10. What are institutionalized goals?

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Institutionalized goals refer to the societal goals that are endorsed by institutions in contemporary society.

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11. What is restorative justice?

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12. What is the definition of abolitionism in the context of criminal justice?

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Abolitionism in the context of criminal justice is a movement that calls for the complete dismantling of the current criminal justice system, rather than reforms or enhancements.

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13. What does retribution refer to?

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Retribution typically refers to a morally justified consequence for one's actions, often involving some form of punishment or compensation. It is opposite to forgiveness and arbitrary decision-making, and tends to be guided by moral principles rather than peaceful resolutions.

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14. What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?

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The correct answer describes the primary functions of the criminal justice system, which include apprehending, prosecuting, and punishing criminal offenders.

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15. What is high-consensus deviance?

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High-consensus deviance refers to behaviours or characteristics that are universally seen as deviant and requiring social control, making them widely accepted as such.

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16. What is the definition of organized crime?

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Organized crime specifically refers to a group of individuals working together for illegal activities, not a single person or accidental encounters.

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17. What is corporate crime?

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Corporate crime refers to criminal activities carried out by organizations or employees in the course of their employment. It can include a wide range of offenses such as fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and environmental violations.

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18. What is the definition of white-collar crime?

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White-collar crime typically refers to non-violent crimes committed by individuals in professional or business settings, often involving deceit, concealment, or violation of trust.

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19. What are victimless crimes?

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Victimless crimes are criminal offenses that typically do not directly harm individuals or society, but still involve illegal activities.

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20. What are property crimes?

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21. What are violent crimes?

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Violent crimes are criminal offences that involve physical harm to another person, such as assault, murder, or robbery with bodily harm.

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22. What are indictable conviction offences?

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Indictable conviction offences are the most serious criminal offenses that can result in longer prison sentences.

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23. What are summary conviction offences?

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Summary conviction offences are criminal offences that are less serious in nature compared to indictable offences. They are punishable by a maximum of two years in prison and/or a $2,000 fine.

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24. What is crime?

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Crime is specifically defined as a form of deviance that breaks criminal laws, not just any social norm or act of rebellion.

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25. What is Criminology?

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Criminology specifically deals with the study of crime and criminals, and is related to sociology.

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26. Who are criminologists?

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Criminologists are researchers who focus on the analysis and causes of crime, rather than law enforcement, legal representation, or legislative functions.

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27. What is social control?

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Social control refers to actions that are intended to punish, 'fix,' or prevent deviant behavior by individuals or groups.

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28. What is low-consensus deviance?

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Low-consensus deviance refers to actions or traits that do not have a clear consensus on whether they are considered deviant or not, leading to varying opinions among individuals and groups.

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What is internet crime?
What is self-surveillance?
What is stigmatization?
Secondary deviance refers to:
What is primary deviance?
What are techniques of neutralization?
What do motives refer to?
What do techniques refer to?
What does 'legitimate means' refer to?
What are institutionalized goals?
What is restorative justice?
What is the definition of abolitionism in the context of criminal...
What does retribution refer to?
What is the purpose of the criminal justice system?
What is high-consensus deviance?
What is the definition of organized crime?
What is corporate crime?
What is the definition of white-collar crime?
What are victimless crimes?
What are property crimes?
What are violent crimes?
What are indictable conviction offences?
What are summary conviction offences?
What is crime?
What is Criminology?
Who are criminologists?
What is social control?
What is low-consensus deviance?
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