Unit 5: Conformity, Deviance, and Crime

A mode of reward or punishment that reinforces socially expected forms of behavior is called a:

a. conditioned response

b. norm

c. symbolic response

d. sanction

D

It is not generally considered deviant to be drunk at a bar but is considered to be drunk at church. What factor of determining deviance does this fall under?

a. Gravity

b. Actor

c. Time

d. Place

D

A criminal act motivated by some bias, such as racism, sexism, homophobia, etc is called a ________ crime.

a. hate

b. revulsion

c. target

d. phobic

A

In Robert Merton's typology, drug dealers would be considered:

a. innovators

b. retreatists

c. conformists

d. ritualists

A

The term used to describe modes of action that do not conform to the norms or values most members of a group or society hold is:

a. conformity

b. anomie

c. deviance

d. alienation

C

Which theory best explains why a neighborhood that had only minor problems, such as abandoned cars and graffiti, began to see an increase in other more serious types of property crime?

a. broken windows theory

b. conflict theory

c. control theory

d. differential association theory

A

Two groups of boys, one working class and the other middle class, engage in equal amounts of delinquent activities. One group is considered "just boys being boys," and the other is considered "troublemakers." Which of the following theories best explains this difference?

a. differential association theory

b. control theory

c. strain theory

d. labeling theory

D

Differential Association Theory says? ...

a. The more contact we have with deviant networks the more likely we will be deviant

b. We learn deviance from our close associations just like learning conventional behavior - riding a bike, brushing our teeth, etc.

c. Deviance is learned through the interaction with others

d. All of the above

D

Environment crimes, Illegal labor practices, and False Advertising are considered what type of Crime?

a. White Collar Crime

b. Organized Crime

c. Victimless crime

d. Corporate Crime

D

What has been the trend of crime in the United States since the 1960's.

a. We don't really know - we don't tack the rate of Crime.

b. The Amount of crime in the United States has remained fairly stable since the 1960's.

c. Crime reached a peak in the early 1990's and has fallen since then.

d. Crime has risen sharply since the 1970's and continues to rise.

C