Conformity and Deviance

Question 1

A social phenomenon that occurs when individuals adjust their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to match those of a group, even if it goes against their own beliefs and values.

Answer 1

Conformity

Question 2

Occurs when individuals conform to the beliefs or behaviors of a group because they believe the group has accurate information or knowledge.

Answer 2

Informational Conformity

Question 3

Occurs when individuals conform to the norms or expectations of a group to avoid social rejection or disapproval.

Answer 3

Normative Conformity

Question 4

A term used to describe behavior that goes against the norms and expectations of a particular society or group.

Answer 4

Deviance

Question 5

A theoretical approach that can be used to explain how societies and/or social groups come to view behaviors as deviant or conventional.

Answer 5

Symbolic Interactionist

Question 6

States that we learn to be deviant through our association with deviant peers.

Answer 6

Differential Association Theory

Question 7

Claims that deviance is a consequence of external judgements, or labels, which modify both the person’s self-concept, and change the ways others respond to the labelled person.

Answer 7

Labeling Theory

Question 8

Emotional scars, negative experiences, and abuse are the main causes of negative behavior.

Answer 8

Psychological Trauma