Question 1

Deviance can best be defined as:&#10;A) By attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors, violates basic norms in the society.&#10;B) When a behavior breaks the law, rather than just a norm.&#10;C) Social control forces include individual conscience, desire for social acceptance, pleasing others.&#10;D) Social control mechanisms are socially imposed by carrying direct consequences.

Accepted Answer

Deviance refers to any behavior that violates the expectations or norms of a social group or society. This can include attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors that are considered abnormal or unacceptable by a particular culture or community. Deviance can range from minor infractions of social norms, to illegal or criminal behavior.

Question 2

_____________ suggested that deviance and crime are &#34;normal&#34; societal traits.&#10;A) Karl Marx&#10;B) Max Weber&#10;C) Emile Durkheim&#10;D) Jane Addams

Accepted Answer

Emile Durkheim suggested that deviance and crime are "normal" societal traits that are necessary for social order and for society to define and reinforce its values and norms. He believed that too little deviance can lead to stagnation and too much can lead to chaos. Durkheim's perspective on deviance and crime is known as the functionalist perspective.

Question 3

______________- is a symbolic interactionist theory since it focuses on the interpretation of social roles and expectations.&#10;A) Attachment Theory&#10;B) Broken Windows Theory&#10;C) Displacement Theory&#10;D) Labeling Theory

Accepted Answer

The Labeling Theory is a symbolic interactionist theory that states that individuals are labeled or categorized based on their perceived social roles and expectations. This labeling can affect an individual's behavior and self-concept, leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy. It is concerned with how social labeling affects the way individuals perceive themselves and others.

Question 4

_____________explains persistent deviance; but provides rationale on why people are deviant. Which of the following is true?&#10;A) Differential association theory.&#10;B) Labeling Theory.&#10;C) Routine Activities Theory.&#10;D) Broken Windows Theory.

Accepted Answer

Differential association theory explains persistent deviance by suggesting that people learn deviant behavior through their interactions with others who engage in deviant behavior. However, it also provides a rationale for why people become deviant by highlighting the importance of socialization and the role of environment in shaping behavior.

Question 5

________________explains deviance as stemming from the principle that opportunity structures in society are not universally available. Which of the following theories are true?&#10;A) Symbolic Theory&#10;B) Structural Strain Theory&#10;C) Labeling Theory&#10;D) Broken Windows Theory

Accepted Answer

Structural Strain Theory explains deviance as stemming from the lack of access to legitimate means of achieving desired goals, which can result in an individual turning to deviant means to attain those goals.

Question 6

____________ state that prostitution, pirating music, and pornography, for example, typically punish the worker but not the customer.&#10;A) Victimless Crimes&#10;B) Vices&#10;C) Felonies&#10;D) Misdemeanors

Accepted Answer

Victimless crimes refer to activities that are illegal but are not considered to have a direct victim. In the case of prostitution, pirating music, and pornography, the workers may face legal consequences, but the customers engaging in these activities may not face punishment.

Question 7

FBI's ______________, reports over 18,000 jurisdictions, including local, state, federal, and tribal agencies.&#10;A) National Crime Victim Survey&#10;B) Cybersecurity Victim Survey&#10;C) Uniform Crime Report&#10;D) Substance Abuse National Survey

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Report is the most appropriate choice as it is an annual report published by the FBI that summarizes crime data from over 18,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. It includes local, state, federal, and tribal agencies. The National Crime Victim Survey and Substance Abuse National Survey focus on different topics, and the Cybersecurity Victim Survey is not a report published by the FBI.

Question 8

______________are violations which are considered minor such as petty theft, traffic violations, and simple assault.&#10;A) Ordinances&#10;B) Misdemeanors&#10;C) Felonies&#10;D) Torts

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanors are considered minor violations of the law, typically punishable by fines or a maximum of one year in jail. Examples include petty theft, traffic violations, and simple assault. Ordinances are laws passed by local governments, while felonies are serious offenses with potential prison sentences of over one year. Torts refer to civil wrongs that result in an injury or loss for which the injured party can seek compensation.

Question 9

__________________ are classified as burglaries, robberies, battery, and rape&#10;A) Misdemeanors&#10;B) Ordinances&#10;C) Torts&#10;D) Felonies

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

_________ is when an inmate gains early release into the community and is supervised for a period of time.&#10;A) Probation&#10;B) Parole&#10;C) Sanctions&#10;D) Restorative Justice

Accepted Answer

Parole is when an inmate is released early into the community and is supervised for a period of time. Probation is when an offender is placed under supervision in the community instead of being sent to prison. Sanctions refer to penalties or punishments. Restorative justice is a process that emphasizes repairing harm caused by criminal behavior.

Question 11

Young people usually grow out of deviance.

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Question 12

In Part II, the UCR indexes reported incidents in two categories: violent and property crimes.

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Question 13

law enforcement, the courts, and corrections make up the three components of the criminal justice system.

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Question 14

Most of the cases, up to 97%, are plea bargained.

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Question 15

Private prisons must have 23% occupancy.

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Deck 8: Deviance, Substance Abuse, and Incarceration