crime and deviance 1

Question 1

What is the definition of crime in sociology?

Answer 1

Crime is defined as behavior that violates the laws of a society and is punishable by the state.

Question 2

True or False: Deviance is always criminal.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

What term describes actions that violate social norms but are not necessarily illegal?

Answer 3

Deviance

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The sociological perspective that views crime as a result of social conditions is called _______.

Answer 4

Social Disorganization Theory

Question 5

Which theory suggests that individuals commit crimes when they perceive that they cannot achieve societal goals through legitimate means?

Answer 5

Strain Theory

Question 6

What is labeling theory?

Answer 6

Labeling theory posits that deviance is a result of being labeled as deviant by society.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of crime? A) Felony B) Misdemeanor C) Habitual behavior D) Infraction

Answer 7

C) Habitual behavior

Question 8

What is the difference between primary and secondary deviance?

Answer 8

Primary deviance refers to initial acts of rule-breaking, while secondary deviance occurs when a person internalizes a deviant label.

Question 9

True or False: Social control refers to the mechanisms that regulate individual and group behavior.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the concept of ‘anomie’ as proposed by Emile Durkheim?

Answer 10

Anomie refers to a state of normlessness in society, leading to feelings of isolation and purposelessness.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The theory that suggests that crime is a result of a breakdown in social institutions is called _______.

Answer 11

Social Disorganization Theory

Question 12

What does the term ‘white-collar crime’ refer to?

Answer 12

White-collar crime refers to non-violent crimes committed for financial gain by individuals in their professional life.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of deviance? A) Eating with your hands B) Speeding C) Both A and B D) None of the above

Answer 13

C) Both A and B

Question 14

What is the difference between a crime and a tort?

Answer 14

A crime is a violation of laws that govern society, while a tort is a civil wrong that causes harm to an individual.

Question 15

True or False: All societies have the same definitions of crime and deviance.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What does ‘social control theory’ emphasize?

Answer 16

Social control theory emphasizes the role of societal norms and values in preventing deviant behavior.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The _______ perspective views deviance as a natural part of society that can have positive effects.

Answer 17

Functionalist

Question 18

What is the role of the criminal justice system?

Answer 18

The criminal justice system is responsible for enforcing laws, adjudicating criminal cases, and rehabilitating offenders.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: Which theory focuses on the unequal distribution of power and resources in society as a cause of crime? A) Conflict Theory B) Functionalism C) Symbolic Interactionism D) Social Learning Theory

Answer 19

A) Conflict Theory

Question 20

What is ‘routine activity theory’?

Answer 20

Routine activity theory posits that crime occurs when a motivated offender, a suitable target, and a lack of capable guardians converge in time and space.

Question 21

True or False: Victimology is the study of victims and their relationship to offenders.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the purpose of restorative justice?

Answer 22

Restorative justice aims to repair the harm caused by crime through reconciliation between the victim and offender.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: _______ refers to the societal reaction to crime and deviance.

Answer 23

Social Reaction

Question 24

What does the term ‘moral panic’ mean?

Answer 24

Moral panic refers to widespread fear or concern that a particular group or behavior poses a threat to societal norms.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a victimless crime? A) Drug use B) Burglary C) Murder D) Theft

Answer 25

A) Drug use