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The Sociology of Deviance
  • 1. What is deviance?
A) Behavior that is universally accepted
B) Conformity to social expectations
C) A legal term for criminal acts
D) Behavior that violates social norms
  • 2. What is the term for punishment aimed at preventing criminal behavior?
A) Socialization
B) Rehabilitation
C) Retribution
D) Deterrence
  • 3. What sociologist introduced the concept of 'moral panic'?
A) Michel Foucault
B) Erving Goffman
C) Howard Becker
D) Stanley Cohen
  • 4. What is the main focus of the subcultural perspective on deviance?
A) Broad societal norms
B) Individual psychological factors
C) Genetic predispositions
D) Cultural values of deviant groups
  • 5. What is a deviant subculture?
A) A group with values that differ from mainstream culture
B) A professional association
C) A family unit
D) A group that strictly follows societal norms
  • 6. What role does stigma play in deviance?
A) It is irrelevant to societal norms
B) It is only a personal issue
C) It always encourages conformity
D) It can lead to marginalization of individuals
  • 7. What does the phrase 'broken windows theory' imply?
A) Social order derives from strict laws only
B) Crime occurs in affluent neighborhoods
C) All forms of deviance are equal
D) Minor disorder leads to more serious crime
  • 8. Which of the following is an informal social control?
A) Court sanctions
B) Law enforcement
C) Prison sentence
D) Gossip
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