Question 1

A minor is having sex and smoking-what would the text author conclude about this behaviour?
A) These behaviours bring overreactions from adults in society.
B) These behaviours are described as a deviance for a minor.
C) These behaviours are a normal part of growing up.
D) These behaviours would be cause for concern.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Peter did not like to bathe, so his friends began to call him "Piggy Pete." He finally took the hint and began to bathe more often. What would the text call this strategy to address deviant behaviour?
A) strategic teasing
B) communal pressure
C) correctional activity
D) deviance directive

Accepted Answer

The strategy to address deviant behaviour in this scenario is communal pressure, where Peter's friends created a social norm of cleanliness and pressured him to conform to it. It is not strategic teasing because the teasing was not the main strategy to address the behaviour, but rather a consequence of it. It is also not correctional activity or deviance directive since no authority figure or rule was involved.

Question 3

According to the text, what is a possible consequence for persons who are socially stigmatized with mental illness?
A) They leave mental facilities to live on the street.
B) They quit taking their medication.
C) They have difficulty making friends or trouble getting a job.
D) They want to resist the labels.

Accepted Answer

The text states that socially stigmatized persons with mental illness have "difficulty making friends or trouble getting a job."

Question 4

What evidence does Julian Tanner present that suggests Canadians are fascinated with their feelings toward crime and deviance?
A) We are overwhelmed by the fear of being victimized.
B) We rely on personal vigilance to keep us safe.
C) We are disproportionately preoccupied by our fears.
D) We consume vast amounts of media on these topics.

Accepted Answer

Julian Tanner suggests that Canadians consume vast amounts of media on crime and deviance, indicating a fascination with these topics.

Question 5

The public, the police, and the media pay more attention to marijuana use than to alcohol and tobacco use. Which of the following approaches is concerned with research in this area?
A) structural functionalists
B) social constructionists
C) conflict theorists
D) labelling theorists

Accepted Answer

Social constructionists are concerned with understanding how societal beliefs and attitudes shape social phenomena, including the attention paid to certain forms of substance use over others. They would be interested in researching why marijuana use is more stigmatized and criminalized than alcohol and tobacco use, which are both legal and more commonly used substances.

Question 6

John Hagan has outlined a typology of crime, one type being "conflict crime." What criteria is this category based on?
A) moral crimes
B) definitional crimes
C) serious crimes
D) intentional crimes

Accepted Answer

Conflict crimes are based on the idea that they are defined by social norms and laws that are subject to disagreement and debate within society.

Question 7

The class is expecting a lecture on alternative medicine, when the professor walks in smoking marijuana. According to the text, how is this behaviour classified?
A) deviant
B) normal
C) expected
D) criminal

Accepted Answer

The answer of The class is expecting a lecture on...

Question 8

Shannon's mother was diagnosed with a debilitating disease and asked Shannon to help her end her life when she becomes no longer able to be independent or care for herself. If Shannon assists her mother, according to John Hagan, what type of crime would this be?
A) mala in se
B) social sanction
C) consensus crime
D) conflict crime

Accepted Answer

Assisting in the suicide of another person is considered a conflict crime, as it goes against the prevailing norms and values of society. While there may be some individuals who support the right to die, the act of assisting in someone's suicide is generally condemned and punished by the law.

Question 9

According to John Hagan's typology, which of the following would be charged with committing a conflict crime?
A) Brian, who savagely raped his wife
B) Benjamin, who left the pharmacy with oxycodone tablets after threatening the pharmacist with a knife
C) Jasmine, who sold "sexual favours" in order to get money to support her drug addiction
D) Jolene, who hired a hit man to murder her boyfriend

Accepted Answer

Conflict crimes are acts that are illegal but about which there is considerable public disagreement regarding their seriousness. Prostitution, as in Jasmine's case, is often considered a conflict crime.

Question 10

When Justin was asked to define deviance to his classmates, which of the following would he assert?
A) Deviance is behaviour that is defined and promoted by the media.
B) Deviance is behaviour that involves breaking a law and is punished.
C) Deviance is norm or rule breaking behaviour to which sanctions are generally imposed.
D) Deviance is behaviour for which punishment has been agreed upon.

Accepted Answer

Deviance is defined as behaviour that violates the norms or rules of a society, and which is typically met with some form of punishment or sanctions. Deviance can take many forms, including criminal behavior or socially unacceptable actions, but it is important to note that deviance is not simply defined by breaking a law. Instead, it is a more general concept that encompasses any behavior that is considered to be outside the boundaries of what is socially acceptable or expected. Choice A is incorrect because although the media can contribute to shaping people's perceptions of what is normal/abnormal, it is not the sole determinant of deviance. Choice D is incorrect because punishment is a consequence of deviance, not the definition of it.

Question 11

Why are the type of crimes called mala prohibita socially controversial?
A) They are not considered crimes.
B) They lack consensus.
C) Convictions are hard to get.
D) Their punishments vary.

Accepted Answer

Mala prohibita crimes are controversial because they lack consensus and are not inherently immoral or wrong, but rather are criminalized by society through laws and regulations. This means that different societies or cultures may have different views on what should be considered a mala prohibita crime, leading to social controversy. Additionally, punishment and enforcement of such crimes can vary, further adding to the controversy.

Question 12

The film The King's Speech is about King George VI and his efforts to remove the stutter from his speech. Why did he go to a speech therapist?
A) Stuttering was linked to low intelligence.
B) A stutter is considered mala in se.
C) There is a social stigma attached to stuttering.
D) Stuttering is a symbolic deviance.

Accepted Answer

There is a social stigma attached to stuttering, which can cause individuals who stutter to feel insecure about their speech and limit their social interactions. This was particularly true for King George VI, who had to deliver public speeches as part of his role as monarch. Seeking the help of a speech therapist was a way for him to overcome the stigma and improve his communication skills.

Question 13

In responding to rule-breaking behaviour, sometimes consensus is a key to understanding social responses. Which of the following was the consensus applied to the decapitation of a Greyhound bus passenger in Manitoba in August 2008?
A) duration
B) intensity
C) mala prohibita
D) seriousness

Accepted Answer

The consensus in response to the decapitation of a Greyhound bus passenger in Manitoba in August 2008 was related to the seriousness of the act. The incident was considered an extremely serious and shocking act of violence, and the consensus was that the perpetrator should be held accountable for their actions.

Question 14

The class is expecting a lecture on sociological theory. The professor walks in and begins to yell and swear at the class. According to the text, how is this behaviour classified?
A) deviant
B) normal
C) expected
D) criminal

Accepted Answer

The behavior of the professor yelling and swearing at the class is considered deviant, as it goes against the social norms and expectations of how a professor should behave in a classroom setting.

Question 15

Sally was six months pregnant and having a glass of wine at a bar. She was aware that people were disapproving of her drinking, which made her so angry that she thought, "I'll give them something to really condemn me for" and went outside to smoke a cigarette. What kind of a social theorist would be most interested in studying this escalation of deviant behaviour?
A) a stigma theorist
B) a family theorist
C) a gender theorist
D) a labelling theorist

Accepted Answer

A labelling theorist would be most interested in studying this escalation of deviant behaviour because they focus on how societal reactions and labels can push individuals further into deviance. In this case, Sally may have felt labelled or stigmatized for her initial deviance (drinking while pregnant) and therefore acted out further with another deviant behavior (smoking).

Question 16

Jason is 18 years old and wore a shirt and tie to meet his potential new boss. However, he did not change his lime-green hair or remove his lip ring before the interview. What would his hair colour and lip ring be considered?
A) a social diversion
B) youthful deviance
C) generational deviance
D) deviant peer performance

Accepted Answer

Jason's lime-green hair and lip ring are considered a social diversion because they are not considered to be deviant behavior in today's society.

Question 17

Kerry and Kyle were caught smoking marijuana on school property. How would John Hagan classify their deviant behaviour?
A) conflict crime
B) consensus crime
C) socially deviant crime
D) social diversion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kerry and Kyle were caught smoking marijuana...

Question 18

According to the text, breaking what kind of rules is considered crime?
A) folkways
B) normative rules
C) written laws
D) mores

Accepted Answer

The text states that breaking written laws is considered a crime.

Question 19

If a woman decides to go topless at a beach and then gets cited for public nudity, while topless men are ignored, what has she experienced?
A) punishment
B) deviant behaviour
C) gendered nature of deviance
D) social sanction

Accepted Answer

The woman in this scenario has experienced the gendered nature of deviance because she is being punished for behavior that is acceptable for men. This highlights the unequal treatment and expectations of women's bodies in society.

Question 20

Jack was charged with assisting his terminally ill wife to commit suicide. According to John Hagen's typology, what type of illegal behaviour did Jack commit?
A) a crime mala in se
B) a consensus crime
C) an immoral crime
D) a crime mala prohibita

Accepted Answer

Jack committed a crime that is mala prohibita, meaning it is prohibited by law but may not necessarily be considered inherently immoral or wrong. The act of assisting someone in committing suicide is illegal, but it may be considered justifiable in some circumstances. The other options do not accurately describe Jack's crime.

Quiz 14: Deviance and Crime

A minor is having sex and smoking-what would the text author conclude about this behaviour?

Peter did not like to bathe, so his friends began to call him "Piggy Pete." He finally took the hint and began to bathe more often. What would the text call this strategy to address deviant behaviour?

According to the text, what is a possible consequence for persons who are socially stigmatized with mental illness?

What evidence does Julian Tanner present that suggests Canadians are fascinated with their feelings toward crime and deviance?

The public, the police, and the media pay more attention to marijuana use than to alcohol and tobacco use. Which of the following approaches is concerned with research in this area?

John Hagan has outlined a typology of crime, one type being "conflict crime." What criteria is this category based on?

The class is expecting a lecture on alternative medicine, when the professor walks in smoking marijuana. According to the text, how is this behaviour classified?

Shannon's mother was diagnosed with a debilitating disease and asked Shannon to help her end her life when she becomes no longer able to be independent or care for herself. If Shannon assists her mother, according to John Hagan, what type of crime would this be?

According to John Hagan's typology, which of the following would be charged with committing a conflict crime?

When Justin was asked to define deviance to his classmates, which of the following would he assert?

Why are the type of crimes called mala prohibita socially controversial?

The film The King's Speech is about King George VI and his efforts to remove the stutter from his speech. Why did he go to a speech therapist?

In responding to rule-breaking behaviour, sometimes consensus is a key to understanding social responses. Which of the following was the consensus applied to the decapitation of a Greyhound bus passenger in Manitoba in August 2008?

The class is expecting a lecture on sociological theory. The professor walks in and begins to yell and swear at the class. According to the text, how is this behaviour classified?

Jason is 18 years old and wore a shirt and tie to meet his potential new boss. However, he did not change his lime-green hair or remove his lip ring before the interview. What would his hair colour and lip ring be considered?

Kerry and Kyle were caught smoking marijuana on school property. How would John Hagan classify their deviant behaviour?

According to the text, breaking what kind of rules is considered crime?

If a woman decides to go topless at a beach and then gets cited for public nudity, while topless men are ignored, what has she experienced?

Jack was charged with assisting his terminally ill wife to commit suicide. According to John Hagen's typology, what type of illegal behaviour did Jack commit?