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1. One of the major themes revealed from Cop in the Hood: My Year Policing Baltimore's
Eastern District was that
A. there is a clear line separating illegal activities and deviant behavior.
B. crime is functional in its subculture and helps to provide stability.
C. patrolling confirmed many of the stereotypes held about the neighborhood.
D. gang-related thefts was the neighborhood's major preoccupation.
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4. Jennifer is attending a business luncheon with several corporate executives. At one point
during the meal, she reaches in front of another executive for a saltshaker and hits the
executive's arm as he is about to put a spoonful of soup in his mouth. The soup spills on his
shirt, and he glares at Jennifer. The glare is an example of a(n)
A. norm.
B. folkway.
C. formal sanction.
D. informal sanction.
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6. Clyde is imprisoned for "tagging," or "visual terrorism." The arrest is an example of a(n)
A. formal sanction.
B. value.
C. informal sanction.
D. norm.
8. Which sociological perspective emphasizes how societies literally could not operate if
massive numbers of people defied standards of appropriate conduct?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. labeling perspective
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9. Which of the following terms refers to going along with one's peers, with peers defined as
individuals of a person's own status who have no special right to direct that person's
behavior?
A. labeling
B. conformity
C. deviance
D. obedience
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12. What was the motivation behind Stanley Milgram's experimental study of obedience?
A. to better understand German involvement in the annihilation of Jews in World War II
B. to better understand the deterrence factor of the death penalty
C. self-esteem issues
D. a federal government grant
13. Social control carried out casually by people through such means as laughter, smiles, and
ridicule is known as
A. neutralization.
B. conformity.
C. informal social control.
D. formal social control.
14. What type of informal social control is supported by 59 percent of pediatricians in spite of
the risk of harmful effects to recipients?
A. capital punishment
B. institutionalization
C. corporal punishment
D. time-outs
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15. Social control carried out by authorized agents—such as police officers, judges, school
administrators, and employers—is called
A. neutralization.
B. conformity.
C. informal social control.
D. formal social control.
16. A college student is caught cheating on an exam and is brought before a college-wide
disciplinary committee, which decides to expel the student from the school. The committee's
action is an example of
A. formal social control.
B. informal social control.
C. neutralization.
D. enforcement of regulatory law.
17. Which sociological perspective would most likely be concerned with the association
between the use of surveillance techniques as a means of social control and the power of an
authoritarian government?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. feminist perspective
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18. Which of the following theories offers a view of conformity and deviance that suggests
that our connection to members of society leads us to conform systematically to society's
norms?
A. anomie theory of deviance
B. labeling theory
C. control theory
D. theory of differential association
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21. Which sociological perspective would most likely be concerned with the stigmatizing
nature of formal social controls that require convicted sex offenders to register with police
agencies and have their pictures published in newspapers to make their identities publicly
known?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
22. The contemporary study of possible genetic roots of criminality is but one aspect of the
larger debate over
A. biosociology.
B. sociobiology.
C. impression management.
D. Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft.
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24. "Deviance defines the limits of proper behavior." This statement represents the view of
which sociological perspective?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. feminist perspective
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26. Which term is used in the sociological literature to describe a loss of direction felt in a
society when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective?
A. anomie
B. neutralization
C. cultural transmission
D. disobedience
28. The most common adaptation in Robert Merton's anomie theory of deviance is
A. ritualism.
B. conformity.
C. rebellion.
D. innovation.
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31. In Robert Merton's terms, people who overzealously and cruelly enforce bureaucratic
regulations can be classified as
A. ritualists.
B. rebels.
C. innovators.
D. retreatists.
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33. An unemployed young adult wants a stereo, but he doesn't have the money or the means
of earning the money needed to buy it. His desire for the stereo overwhelms him, and he steals
one from a local store. This incident illustrates which theory of deviance?
A. conflict theory
B. labeling theory
C. anomie theory of deviance
D. cultural transmission theory
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34. Arnold gets an "A" on his organic chemistry exam because he copies most of his answers
from Stanley, the "class brain" who is sitting next to him. According to Merton's anomie
theory of deviance, Arnold would be classified as a(n)
A. ritualist.
B. retreatist.
C. rebel.
D. innovator.
35. An employee at a welfare office is so concerned with paperwork that he doesn't have time
to administer to the needs of the poor, hungry, and homeless individuals who seek assistance.
According to Merton's theory, this welfare worker would be a(n)
A. ritualist.
B. rebel.
C. innovator.
D. retreatist.
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36. According to Robert Merton, members of revolutionary political organizations such as the
Irish Republican Army would typically be classified as
A. rebels.
B. ritualists.
C. conformists.
D. innovators.
37. Which sociological perspective's approach explains why rule violation continues to exist
in societies despite pressures to conform and obey, but fails to indicate how a given person
comes to commit a deviant act or why on some occasions crimes do or do not occur?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. feminist perspective
38. Which theory was used by Edwin Sutherland to emphasize that criminal behavior is
learned through social interactions with others?
A. labeling theory
B. cultural transmission
C. societal-reaction approach
D. techniques of neutralization
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39. Which sociologist used the term differential association to describe the process by which
exposure to attitudes favorable to criminal acts leads to violation of rules?
A. Richard Quinney
B. Erving Goffman
C. Robert Merton
D. Edwin Sutherland
40. Monica, a new student at Valley High School, becomes friends with a group of teenagers
who use marijuana and remain seated during the singing of the national anthem. Although
Monica had never used marijuana and used to sing the anthem, she begins to engage in the
same behavior as her new friends. This is an example of
A. differential association.
B. conformity.
C. labeling.
D. both differential association and conformity.
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41. Bob works as a cashier in a supermarket. His boss instructs him to include the price of a
new broom—which Bob's boss has deceptively placed near the register—on everyone's bill.
Bob's boss also encourages him to change the dates on expired food items so the items can
continue to be sold. Eventually, Bob begins to develop his own deceptive sales practices. This
is an example of
A. labeling.
B. anomie.
C. differential association.
D. dramaturgy.
42. Which theory attributes increases in crime and deviance to the absence or breakdown of
communal relationships and social institutions?
A. cultural transmission theory
B. labeling theory
C. social disorganization theory
D. conflict theory
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44. In his study of the Saints and the Roughnecks, William Chambliss concluded that a key
factor in the varying fortunes of the two groups was their differing
A. ages.
B. social class standing.
C. political views.
D. All of these answers are correct.
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46. A sociologist studies how a teacher's attitudes toward particular students affects students'
performance. Students of similar abilities who are "teacher's pets" perform at a high level, and
students who are viewed as "troublemakers" perform poorly. This illustrates which
explanation of deviance?
A. anomie theory
B. labeling theory
C. cultural transmission
D. differential association
47. Which of the following individuals would most likely be the focus of labeling theorists
who are researching the power of some individuals or groups to define labels?
A. sexual predators and prostitutes
B. gamblers and money
C. regulators of social control
D. sexual predators and prostitutes, and gamblers and money
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49. The social constructionist perspective is most closely affiliated with which other
sociological explanation of deviance?
A. the theory of differential association
B. labeling theory
C. the anomie theory of deviance
D. social disorganization theory
50. Which conflict sociologist argues that the criminal justice system serves the interests of
the powerful and that lawmaking is often an attempt by the powerful to coerce others into
their own morality?
A. Elliot Currie
B. Richard Quinney
C. Mark Warr
D. Kai Erikson
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51. A person convicted of a crime—even when prior arrest record and severity of the crime
are taken into account—is more likely to receive a shorter prison sentence if he or she is
A. White and non-Hispanic.
B. Black.
C. Hispanic.
D. Asian or Native American.
52. Which sociological perspective would be particularly concerned about studies that show
that White criminal offenders receive shorter sentences than comparable Latino and African
American offenders?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. feminist perspective
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53. An important tenet of labeling theory is the recognition that some individuals or groups
have the power to define labels and apply them to others. This view shares the emphasis on
the social significance of power as purported by the
A. functionalist perspective.
B. conflict perspective.
C. interactionist perspective.
D. global perspective.
54. A bank president is found guilty of tax evasion. In addition to paying the government all
the money he owes with substantial interest, he is sentenced to three years' probation and a
$50,000 fine. At the same time, a female teller at the same bank is found guilty of stealing
$500. The teller is sentenced to a prison term of no less than four years. This differential
treatment would be of particular concern to sociologists using the
A. functionalist perspective.
B. conflict perspective.
C. interactionist perspective.
D. global perspective.
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56. Dave, the president of a small corporation, has a wild weekend. He spends a night with a
prostitute, gambles illegally, drinks excessively, and uses drugs. Some would argue he has
committed various
A. organized crimes.
B. victimless crimes.
C. white-collar crimes.
D. corporate crimes.
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59. The work of a group that regulates relations between various criminal enterprises involved
in the smuggling and sale of drugs, prostitution, gambling, and other illegal activities is
called
A. routine activities crime.
B. victimless crime.
C. organized crime.
D. white-collar crime.
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61. In a city on the East Coast, organized crime was dominated by an Italian "family," but
they were eventually displaced by African Americans. This would be an example of
A. assimilation.
B. ethnic succession.
C. labeling.
D. differential association.
62. Independent analysis has revealed which of the following regarding white-collar crime in
the United States?
A. The Martha Stewart case increased the number of prosecutions.
B. The Enron case decreased the number of prosecutions.
C. The number of cases prosecuted increased only modestly between 2000 to 2009.
D. The mortgage crisis increased the number of prosecutions.
63. What term is used to refer to crimes committed by individuals in the course of their daily
business activities?
A. professional crime
B. organized crime
C. index crimes
D. white-collar crimes
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64. A corporate vice president is convicted of attempting to bribe a presidential aide. This
type of crime is called
A. professional crime.
B. white-collar crime.
C. organized crime.
D. an index crime.
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68. What type of crime is motivated by characteristics such as race, religion, sexual
orientation or disability?
A. white-collar crime
B. professional crime
C. hate crime
D. victimless crime
69. According to crime statistics, hate crime focus most frequently on which of the
following?
A. sexual orientation
B. disability
C. religion
D. race
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70. Of incidents reported in 2012, the most frequently reported hate crimes were
A. physical abuse and intimidation.
B. vandalism and intimidation.
C. rape and murder.
D. murder and vandalism.
71. Which perspective would look to the disproportionate economic and lobbying power
wielded by groups such as the National Rifle Association in the debate over gun violence in
U.S. society?
A. functionalist
B. conflict
C. interactionist
D. feminist
72. Control theory reminds us that while the media may focus on crime and disorder, most
members of most societies conform to and obey basic norms.
TRUE
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73. According to journalist Naomi Wolf, women in the U.S. who do not conform to the
beauty myth are viewed as deviant.
TRUE
74. Both men and women in the U.S. may be stigmatized when they fail to conform to
standards of attractiveness.
TRUE
75. The high degree of anonymity allowing for uncivil behavior when using the Internet has
resulted in calls for the establishment of formal rules for online behavior.
TRUE
76. Recent sociological research supports the position that some forms of crime and deviance
have genetic roots.
FALSE
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77. According to the research of Kai Erikson, the Puritans' persecution of Quakers and the
execution of women suspected of being witches represented continuing attempts to define and
redefine the boundaries of their community.
TRUE
78. According to Howard Becker, labeling theory was conceived as a sole explanation for
deviance.
FALSE
79. Within the last ten years, the proportion of major crimes committed by women has
increased, but violent crimes committed by women have declined.
TRUE
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81. Although medical marijuana is legal in the state of California, you can still be prosecuted
for possession of the drug under federal law.
TRUE
82. Martha Stewart's criminal activity was considered a professional crime, as she committed
her crimes during the course of her regular business.
FALSE
Essay Questions
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85. Discuss the various components of social control. Identify and describe how sanctions
may be used to control the expectations of society regarding people's actions and behaviors.
Bloom's: Analyze
Learning Objective: Define and explain the elements of social control.
Topic: Social control
86. Describe the similarities in and differences between conformity and obedience, according
to Stanley Milgram. Give examples to support both concepts.
Bloom's: Analyze
Learning Objective: Define and explain the elements of social control.
Topic: Social control
87. Discuss why the definitions of deviance and social stigma are dependent on cultural
variations and socially accepted norms. Give examples of how people are stigmatized for
behaviors they may no longer engage in.
Bloom's: Analyze
Learning Objective: Explain the ways in which deviance both challenges and reinforces social norms.
Topic: Deviance
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88. Discuss the relationship between cultural transmission and differential association in
explaining deviance or criminal acts. Give an illustration of how a person would likely
become criminal using the differential association process.
Bloom's: Analyze
Bloom's: Create
Learning Objective: Compare and contrast the understanding of deviance offered by the three major perspectives and by labeling theory and
the feminist perspective.
Topic: Sociological perspectives
89. Describe the controversy surrounding gun ownership/violence/control in the U.S. and
elsewhere.
Bloom's: Understand
Learning Objective: Explain why sociologists see the creation of laws as a social process.
Topic: Norms
Bloom's: Analyze
Learning Objective: Explain the ways in which deviance both challenges and reinforces social norms.
Topic: Deviance
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