Question 1

Which of the following behaviours or characteristics would be considered "deviant",based on the concept of harm?

Accepted Answer

All listed behaviors can cause harm to individuals or society, thus they can be considered deviant based on the concept of harm.

Question 2

Which of the following examples reflects the limitations of using statistical rarity as the defining characteristic of deviance?

Accepted Answer

Statistical rarity alone does not define deviance because behaviors or traits that are uncommon (like being left-handed or exceptionally skilled) are not necessarily considered deviant. Social norms and context play a crucial role in defining deviance.

Question 3

What are the limitations of definitions of deviance that emphasize statistical rarity?

Accepted Answer

Some common characteristics are considered "deviant", and some rare characteristics are considered "normal" in society.

Question 4

What do deviance specialists who follow the objective side of the objective/subjective dichotomy believe is the defining characteristic of deviance?

Accepted Answer

Deviance specialists on the objective side consider various characteristics such as normative violation, negative societal reaction, harm, and statistical rarity as defining features of deviance, depending on their specific theoretical perspective.

Question 5

Research has consistently found that "a strong majority" of Canadians approve of the decriminalization of marijuana,yet marijuana possession remains illegal.This fact points to the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Josh is a boy in Grade 11 who has never participated in "heavy petting".According to which definition of deviance would Josh be considered "deviant"?

Accepted Answer

Josh would be considered "deviant" under the definition of statistical rarity because his behavior (not participating in "heavy petting") is less common among his peers, making it statistically rare.

Question 7

Under Prime Minister Stephen Harper,on which of the following issues was a free vote held within Parliament,as a proxy for societal reaction?

Accepted Answer

A free vote was held in Parliament on the issue of same-sex marriage under Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Question 8

The "subjective" approach to the study of deviance has also been labelled

Accepted Answer

The "subjective" approach emphasizes the importance of social context and individual perspectives in defining and reacting to deviance. It is often contrasted with the "absolutist" approach which assumes that certain behaviors are inherently deviant regardless of social context or personal opinion. The "relativist perspective" is another term commonly used to describe the subjective approach.

Question 9

When considering the role of the nun's habit in contemporary religious orders,we see an example of

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the passage is about the role of the nun's habit in contemporary religious orders, and the passage mentions that there are debates over harm.

Question 10

What was the primary reason given for the criminalization of marijuana possession in the 1920s?

Accepted Answer

The primary reason given for the criminalization of marijuana possession in the 1920s was harm, specifically the belief that marijuana use posed a danger to individuals and society as a whole. This belief was based on unproven claims that marijuana use could lead to psychosis, violence, and other dangerous behaviors.

Question 11

Which of the following behaviours,characteristics,or people was considered "deviant" at some point in history,based on the concept of harm?

Accepted Answer

All of the options were considered deviant at some point in history based on the concept of harm. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for her beliefs, masturbation was seen as a dangerous and sinful act, marijuana use was criminalized due to perceptions of harm, and early 20th century feminists were often ostracized and criticized for challenging traditional gender roles.

Question 12

The _______________	/	____________ dichotomy has traditionally served as the foundation for discussing definitions of deviance.

Accepted Answer

The objective/subjective dichotomy has been historically used to define deviance. It suggests that behaviors can be objectively identified as deviant by violating laws or social norms, or subjectively identified when individuals or groups label certain behaviors as deviant.

Question 13

When looking at deviance from a social constructionist point of view,we are most interested why someone becomes deviant.

Accepted Answer

Social constructionists are more interested in how society defines and reacts to deviance, rather than why someone becomes deviant.

Question 14

Which of the following groups of people would be considered "deviant",based on the concept of statistical rarity?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

According to some deviance specialists,how have academic definitions of deviance changed in recent years?

Accepted Answer

Some deviance specialists have moved away from objective definitions of deviance, which are based on a set of objective criteria like laws or norms, to subjective definitions that are influenced by individual and cultural perspectives. These specialists argue that deviance is not inherent in an act or behavior, but instead is determined by social context and personal values.

Question 16

What view of normative violation is held by more recent objectivists?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

What are the limitations of defining deviance on the basis of harm?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Imagine the following hypothetical news headline: "More than 70% of Canadians dislike people who drink cheap beer." Based on this report,we can say that drinking cheap beer is "deviant",according to the definition of deviance that emphasizes

Accepted Answer

The definition of deviance that emphasizes negative societal reaction states that any behavior that elicits a negative reaction from society is considered deviant. In this case, the news headline reports that more than 70% of Canadians dislike people who drink cheap beer. This negative reaction from the majority of Canadians indicates that drinking cheap beer is deviant.

Question 19

The idea of 'relativism' when looking at norms in society is more common in modern objectivist deviance research then it is in the earlier absolute objectivist research.

Accepted Answer

Relativism is the understanding that social norms and values are not absolute and vary based on culture, time period, and context. This perspective is more commonly seen in modern objectivist deviance research, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the social context in which deviant behavior occurs. In contrast, earlier absolute objectivist research held the belief that certain behaviors were inherently deviant and violated universal moral codes.

Question 20

Dressing in a suit when going to a job interview would be an example of retroactive social control.

Accepted Answer

Retroactive social control refers to measures taken to punish or correct behavior after it has occurred, while dressing in a suit for a job interview is a proactive behavior to conform to social norms and expectations.

Quiz 1: Introduction