Crime and Deviance: Exploring the Boundaries of Behavior

Question 1

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the significance of social control in preserving social order?

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Functionalism

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Conflict theory

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Symbolic interactionism

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Feminist theory

Question 2

Which concept refers to the unequal distribution of opportunities and resources in society?

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Social inequality

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Social stratification

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Social mobility

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Social class

Question 3

Which type of crime is distinguished by extensive planning and substantial financial gain?

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White-collar crime

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Violent crime

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Property crime

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Organized crime

Question 4

Which sociological theory suggests that deviance stems from a conflict between different values and norms?

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Anomie theory

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Social bond theory

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Labeling theory

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Differential association theory

Question 5

Which concept refers to the process by which individuals or groups are categorized as outsiders or different?

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Stigma

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Prejudice

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Discrimination

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Stereotyping

Question 6

What is the primary function of social control in relation to crime and deviance?

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To prevent or reduce criminal and deviant behavior

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To solely punish those who engage in criminal and deviant behavior

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To rehabilitate those who have engaged in solely deviant behavior

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To heighten fear and anxiety in society

Question 7

Which theoretical perspective places emphasis on the influence of social and economic factors on crime and deviance?

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Conflict Theory

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Functionalism

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Symbolic Interactionism

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Rational Choice Theory

Question 8

What does the concept of 'moral panic' refer to?

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A widespread public response to a perceived threat

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A loss of faith in long-held values and institutions

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A rise in crime rates

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A belief that society is in a state of moral decline

Question 9

What key distinction exists between hate crime and discrimination?

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Hate crime targets specific individuals while discrimination targets groups

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Hate crime is motivated by prejudice while discrimination is not

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Discrimination is illegal while hate crime is not

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Hate crime is less common than discrimination

Question 10

What is the fundamental purpose of criminology?

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To study and understand crime and deviance

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To work solely to prevent crime and deviance

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To rehabilitate those who have committed crimes

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To punish those who have committed crimes

Question 11

How does social inequality contribute to crime and deviance? Consider factors like poverty, education, and discrimination.

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Social inequality increases crime and deviance due to limited opportunities and resources.

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Social inequality has little to no impact on crime and deviance.

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Social inequality only affects certain types of crime and deviance, like property offenses.

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Social inequality reduces crime and deviance by promoting social unity and shared values.

Question 12

Which sociological theory argues that social inequality plays a crucial role in shaping crime and deviance?

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Conflict Theory

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Functionalist Theory

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Labeling Theory

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of crime as defined by law in the United Kingdom?

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It violates social norms.

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It is punishable by the state.

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It involves intentional harm to others.

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It is determined by common law and statutes.

Question 14

The labeling theory of deviance suggests that:

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Deviance is a result of the reactions of others to certain behaviors.

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Deviant behavior is always harmful to society.

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People labeled as deviant are destined to become criminals.

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Deviance is a psychological disorder.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a white-collar crime?

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Embezzlement.

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Murder.

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Assault.

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Robbery.

Question 16

In what way does social inequality affect crime rates?

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It creates opportunities for crime by fostering poverty and social marginalization.

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It reduces crime rates by providing more resources for crime prevention.

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It has no impact on crime rates.

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It only affects violent crime rates.

Question 17

Which approach to crime prevention is most effective?

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A combination of all the above.

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Increasing the severity of punishments alone.

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Improving social conditions and opportunities.

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Focusing solely on rehabilitation rather than punishment.

Question 18

What is a benefit of using qualitative research methods in the study of crime and deviance?

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They allow researchers to gain in-depth insights into individual experiences and perspectives.

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They are more reliable and accurate than quantitative research methods.

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They can be used to generalize findings to a wider population.

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They are less time-consuming than quantitative research methods.

Question 19

According to Becker's Labeling Theory, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of deviance?

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It is inherent to the act itself.

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It results from social interactions.

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It is labeled as deviant by those in power.

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It violates societal norms.

Question 20

Which function of crime, as identified by Durkheim in his Functionalist Theory, is considered positive?

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Reinforcing social cohesion.

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Increasing social inequality.

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Weakening social bonds.

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of primary deviance?

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Minor traffic violation.

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Substance abuse.

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Corporate fraud.

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Violent crime.

Question 22

Which factor is most important for maintaining social control?

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Internalization of societal norms.

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Biological makeup.

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Environmental influences.

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Genetic inheritance.

Question 23

What is a significant limitation of using official crime statistics to measure crime rates?

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Potential bias due to reporting and recording practices.

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Comprehensive representation of all crimes.

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Ease of data collection.

Question 24

Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of social inequality in crime?

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Conflict Theory.

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Feminist Theory.

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Functionalist Theory.

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Symbolic Interactionist Theory.

Question 25

Which of the following is an example of social deviance?

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Prejudice against a minority group.

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Stealing.

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Assault.

Question 26

A key concept in Merton's Strain Theory is:

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Anomie.

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Social control.

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Differential association.

Question 27

What is a key distinction between crime and deviance?

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Deviance is not necessarily illegal.

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Deviance is always harmful.

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Crime is more serious than deviance.

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Crime is always deviant.