Criminal/Deviant Behaviour

Question 1

Define criminal behaviour

Answer 1

actions that violate formal laws and are punishable by the state.

Question 2

Examples of criminal behaviour

Answer 2

theft, assault, murder, illegal downloading of copyrighted material.

Question 3

Define deviant behaviour

Answer 3

actions that violate societal norms but are not necessarily illegal.

Question 4

Examples of deviant behaviour

Answer 4

dressing in unconventional attire, having an excessive number of pets, socially frowned upon behaviours such as gossiping.

Question 5

Define behaviours that are both criminal and deviant

Answer 5

actions that are against both the law and social norms.

Question 6

Examples of behaviours that are both criminal and deviant

Answer 6

Vandalism eg graffiti, anti social behaviour eg playing loud music that disturbs neighbours.

Question 7

Define cultural norms

Answer 7

the shared expectations and rules that guide behaviour of people within social groups.

Question 8

Define values

Answer 8

deeply held beliefs about what is good, right and acceptable.

Question 9

What is the effect of cultural norms and values?

Answer 9

what is considered deviant in one culture might be perfectly acceptable in another.

Question 10

Define power and authority

Answer 10

those in power often define what is considered deviant.

Question 11

What is the effect of power and authority?

Answer 11

laws and social norms are often established by those in authority, which can reflect their values and interests.