Normative and Non-Normative Behavior

Question 1

Theory of Differential Association

Answer 1

–deviance is a learned behavior that results from continuous exposure to others that violate norms and laws. Learned behavior from relationships.

Question 2

Labeling Theory

Answer 2

–a behavior is deviant if people have judged the behavior and labeled it as deviant. Depends on what’s acceptable in society.

Question 3

Strain theory

Answer 3

–if person is blocked from attaining a culturally accepted goal, they may turn to deviance