Question 1

Tyler has been disruptive since Grade 1. Now that he is in Grade 4, all the teachers know that Tyler is a troublesome child, and none of them want him in their class next year. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

This is an example of secondary deviance because Tyler's repeated disruptive behavior has led to a negative label being attached to him, causing him to be rejected by teachers who do not want him in their class. This label is reinforcing his deviant behavior and causing him to continue to act out.

Question 2

Shazeem has a strong conviction that good things happen to people who do good things. Shazeem's conviction is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Shazeem's conviction is a belief, as it is a personal opinion or idea about the nature of the world and how it works.

Question 3

Kareem is 17 years old. He attends school each day until 2:00 p.m. Then, Kareem goes to band practice until 4:30 pm. Afterwards, Kareem does his homework, eats dinner with his family, and then goes to work at the local pizza parlour until 10:00 pm. Kareem's level of activity in conventional activities is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Kareem's schedule represents a high level of involvement in conventional activities, as he spends most of his time engaged in school, extracurricular activities, homework, and work. Attachment refers to emotional bonds with individuals or institutions, commitment is a willingness to abide by conventional norms and values, and belief refers to an acceptance of the legitimacy of social rules and laws.

Question 4

Which is the third leg of the Canadian criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

The third leg of the Canadian criminal justice system is the correctional system, which includes prisons, parole boards, and rehabilitation programs for convicted offenders. While the police force and provincial courts are important components of the system, the correctional system is responsible for carrying out sentences and ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions. The Supreme Court, while influential in shaping criminal law, is not considered one of the three legs of the system.

Question 5

Marco has a wife and two children. This relationship that Marco has with others is called:

Accepted Answer

Attachment refers to the emotional bond that an individual has with another person or people. In this case, Marco has a wife and two children, which suggests that he has emotional ties or an attachment with these individuals. Commitment refers to the dedication and loyalty an individual has towards a certain activity, goal, or person. Involvement refers to the level of participation an individual has in a certain activity, organization or relationship. Belief refers to the acceptance trust and confidence that an individual has in something or someone.

Question 6

Amy stole a candy bar from the campus bookstore. This is the first time that Amy has ever stolen anything. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Primary deviance refers to a first-time or occasional violation of norms or laws that does not result in the individual being labeled as a deviant. This is the case with Amy's candy bar theft, as it is her first offense and she has not been labeled as a criminal or deviant. Secondary deviance, on the other hand, is when an individual's norm violations become a central component of their identity and they begin to see themselves as deviant. Generalized deterrence involves punishing one individual as an example to deter others from committing the same act, and specific deterrence is intended to prevent an individual from repeating the same offense through punishment or rehabilitation.

Question 7

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used non-violent methods to create major societal changes in the treatment of minorities. Because Dr. King used his own means to create new goals, he was a(n):

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Edwin Sutherland and Donald Cressey proposed the differential association theory. What is the first proposition of this theory?

Accepted Answer

The first proposition of the differential association theory is that deviance is learned. Sutherland and Cressey argued that individuals learn deviant behavior from their social interactions and environments, particularly through exposure to attitudes and values that support or justify such behavior. This learning occurs through a process of differential association, in which individuals are more likely to engage in deviance if their social networks involve more exposure to deviant norms than to conventional norms.

Question 9

Explain the three societal functions that crime fulfills.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Randy's friends smoke marijuana and they think that it is cool. Randy learns that marijuana smoking is acceptable from these friends. This interaction is explained by:

Accepted Answer

Differential association theory suggests that people learn deviant behavior through their interactions with others who hold those attitudes and beliefs. In this case, Randy learned that marijuana smoking is acceptable from his friends who engage in that behavior.

Question 11

Belinda wants to make money so that she can buy a house. Instead of getting a legitimate job, Belinda sells illegal drugs. Because she used illegal means to achieve a socially acceptable goal, Belinda is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Belinda is using an illegal method to achieve a socially acceptable goal of buying a house, which makes her an innovator, as per Robert Merton's strain theory.

Question 12

Kamil has been taking classes at the community college for the last eight years. However, Kamil is not pursuing a degree. Because Kamil accepts the traditional means of a achieving goal, but is not interested in the goal, he is a(n):

Accepted Answer

According to Merton's strain theory, a ritualist is someone who accepts the traditional means of achieving a goal but is not interested in the goal itself. Kamil fits this description as he attends classes at a community college but is not pursuing a degree.

Question 13

Create a conversation in which a functionalist, a feminist theorist, a symbolic interactionist, and a conflict theorist share their views on deviance.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Armed robbery is considered a serious crime in Canada. As such, it is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Armed robbery is considered a serious crime in Canada and is therefore classified as an indictable offence. Indictable offences are the most serious criminal offences in Canada and carry heavier penalties than summary conviction offences.

Question 15

Émile Durkheim noted that crime helps society because it meets one of three social needs. Durkheim's belief supports:

Accepted Answer

Durkheim's belief that crime helps society because it meets one of three social needs is a key principle of functionalism, which views society as a complex system of interdependent parts that work together to maintain social stability and equilibrium.

Question 16

Tyrone wants to be a professional football player someday. He is dedicated to living a socially acceptable life so that he can reach this goal. Tyrone's dedication is called:

Accepted Answer

The concept of commitment refers to the level of personal investment or dedication an individual has toward a particular role or goal. In this case, Tyrone's dedication to living a socially acceptable life in order to become a professional football player demonstrates his commitment to this goal.

Question 17

Latitia wants to buy a car. She works two jobs and saves her money to purchase a car. Because she used socially acceptable means to achieve a socially acceptable goal, Latitia is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Latitia is using socially acceptable means (working multiple jobs and saving money) to achieve a socially acceptable goal (buying a car), which aligns with conformist behavior.

Question 18

The ideology that female offenders are treated more leniently by male police officers and judges is part of the:

Accepted Answer

The ideology that female offenders are treated more leniently by male police officers and judges is known as the chivalry hypothesis. This theory suggests that male officials may have a protective attitude towards women and therefore be more lenient in their dealings with female offenders. This hypothesis is often used to explain the lower rates of incarceration for female offenders compared to male offenders.

Question 19

Jacquez rejects the goals of society and the socially acceptable means of achieving those goals. All that he cares about is getting his next hit of methamphetamine. Jacquez is a(n):

Accepted Answer

Jacquez does not conform to the goals or the means of achieving those goals as outlined by society. He has retreated from society and only cares about satisfying his addiction.

Question 20

In the Canadian justice system, less serious types of criminal offences are called:

Accepted Answer

Summary conviction offences are less serious types of criminal offences in Canada. These types of offences are typically punishable by shorter prison sentences or lower fines compared to indictable offences. Mandatory minimums refer to specific minimum sentences that must be imposed for certain criminal offences, while recidivism refers to the tendency of a convicted offender to reoffend. Plea bargaining is a negotiation process between the prosecution and defence to reach a mutually agreeable plea agreement in a criminal case.

Quiz 12: Deviance and Crime

Tyler has been disruptive since Grade 1. Now that he is in Grade 4, all the teachers know that Tyler is a troublesome child, and none of them want him in their class next year. This is an example of:

Shazeem has a strong conviction that good things happen to people who do good things. Shazeem's conviction is an example of:

Which is the third leg of the Canadian criminal justice system?

Marco has a wife and two children. This relationship that Marco has with others is called:

Amy stole a candy bar from the campus bookstore. This is the first time that Amy has ever stolen anything. This is an example of:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. used non-violent methods to create major societal changes in the treatment of minorities. Because Dr. King used his own means to create new goals, he was a(n) :

Edwin Sutherland and Donald Cressey proposed the differential association theory. What is the first proposition of this theory?

Explain the three societal functions that crime fulfills.

Randy's friends smoke marijuana and they think that it is cool. Randy learns that marijuana smoking is acceptable from these friends. This interaction is explained by:

Belinda wants to make money so that she can buy a house. Instead of getting a legitimate job, Belinda sells illegal drugs. Because she used illegal means to achieve a socially acceptable goal, Belinda is a(n) :

Kamil has been taking classes at the community college for the last eight years. However, Kamil is not pursuing a degree. Because Kamil accepts the traditional means of a achieving goal, but is not interested in the goal, he is a(n) :

Create a conversation in which a functionalist, a feminist theorist, a symbolic interactionist, and a conflict theorist share their views on deviance.

Armed robbery is considered a serious crime in Canada. As such, it is a(n) :

Émile Durkheim noted that crime helps society because it meets one of three social needs. Durkheim's belief supports:

Tyrone wants to be a professional football player someday. He is dedicated to living a socially acceptable life so that he can reach this goal. Tyrone's dedication is called:

Latitia wants to buy a car. She works two jobs and saves her money to purchase a car. Because she used socially acceptable means to achieve a socially acceptable goal, Latitia is a(n) :

The ideology that female offenders are treated more leniently by male police officers and judges is part of the:

Jacquez rejects the goals of society and the socially acceptable means of achieving those goals. All that he cares about is getting his next hit of methamphetamine. Jacquez is a(n) :

In the Canadian justice system, less serious types of criminal offences are called: