Question 1

Select the ONE positivist theory that you think best explains underage drinking.Use that theory to explain underage drinking,and clarify the reason why you think this is the best theory in this particular instance.

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Question 2

Explain how Emile Durkheim would likely answer the question,"Why do people engage in deviance?"

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Question 3

Identify what positivist,interpretive,and critical theories each focus their analytical attention on.

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Question 4

Differentiate between the behavioural and the psychological measurements of self-control.

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Question 5

According to social learning theory,what are the four sources of all behaviour and how can this lead to deviance?

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Question 6

Social Control theories postulate that deviant behaviour is inherently attractive,exciting and appealing.Given the appeal of deviant behaviour,explain how social bond theory explains restraint from deviant behaviour.

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Question 7

Do you agree with Durkheim's theory that a certain level of deviance is actually functional for society? Justify your position by first summarizing the theory and then supporting your argument with examples or references to other theories.

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Question 8

Explain what Merton means when he says that the structure of society creates deviance.Describe the five modes of adaptation included in Merton's strain theory,and give an example of each,based upon the pursuit of fame and celebrity.

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Question 9

Differential association theory maintains that the group interactions to which one is exposed have an impact on the learning of deviance.Explain the various types of group interactions,according to this theory.

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Question 10

Identify the different types of research interests of deviance specialists that lean toward the more objective end of the objective-subjective continuum and those that lean toward the more subjective end of the continuum.Explain why each of these groups of deviance specialists tends to utilize different types of theories,identify those theories,and describe how those types of theories are related to the differential interests of each of these deviance specialists.

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Question 11

Consider the example of marijuana use.Compare and contrast the types of explanations of this behaviour that might emerge from social learning theory and neutralization theory.

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Question 12

In his general strain theory,Agnew believes that these 3 things cause strain:

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Agnew's general strain theory suggests that strain is caused by the inability to achieve goals, the removal of positively valued stimuli, and the presentation of negative stimuli.

Question 13

Explain the use of "homework drugs" among university students,according to Agnew's general strain theory.

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Question 14

Briefly explain the difference between mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity and how the societal type would impact deviance.

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Question 15

Choose a behaviour,attitude or characteristic that is often promoted and reinforced as deviant through media.Use social learning theory to explain how a person learns deviance through this message.

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Question 16

List the five techniques of neutralization addressed in neutralization theory,and describe the techniques that are used by individuals who download music illegally.

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Quiz 2: Explaining Deviance: the Act