Soc 224 final -- questions from exams
According to lecture, ______________ refers to conditions characterized by atypical sexual development resulting from genetic, chromosomal, or hormonal anomalies Select one: a. Intersex b. Transsexual c. Transgender d. Asexual
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According to lecture, the topics of deviance textbooks have started reflecting which of the following? Select one: a. Broader notions of deviancecross out b. A concern with mapping the objective elements of deviance c. Absolute norms d. Criminality and dangerous forms of deviance
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According to lecture, there are four key features or categories of deviance about which objectivists disagree. What are they? A. Statistical Rarity, Social Harm, Negative Societal Reaction, and Normative Violation B. Statistical Rarity, Positive Societal Reaction, Normative Violation, and the Problem of Definition C. Statistical Rarity, Negative Societal Reaction, Problem of Definition, and Conformity D. Positive Societal Reaction, Social Harm, Normative Violation and Conformity
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According to lecture, what concept describes tipping a waiter after paying for a meal? Select one: a. Social norm b. Dramaturgy c. Creation of roles d. Conformity
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According to lecture, which media frame presents women with a look of fear or uneasiness? A. Licensed withdrawal B. Ritualization of Subordination C. Feminine Touch D. Infantilization
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According to lecture, which of the following is an example of applying the sociological lens to the problem of obesity? A. obesity is in part a product of the increasingly sedentary and stressful lifestyle of modern society B. obesity is in part a self-perpetuating disorder C. obesity is in part mediated by the increased prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension or insulin resistance D. obesity is in part influenced by genetics
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According to lecture, why was Jocelyn Elders forced to resign as US Surgeon General? A. Elders suggested that masturbation should be part of sex-ed B. Elders suggested that homosexuality should be part of sex-ed C. Elders suggested that abstinence should be part of sex-ed D. Elders suggested that the age of consent should be lowered to 14
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According to your text, Nanette Davis outlined all of the following as a three-stage process to become a prostitute except: A. Girls are sexually abused during childhood, leading to increased acceptance and tolerance of sexual promiscuity and prostitution later in life B. Girls sometimes drift from sexual promiscuity into their first act of exchanging sex for something of monetary value C. Girls undergo a transitional period involving the learning of skills, internalizing the value of prostitution, and learning the role of the prostitute. D. Girls go through the process of professionalization in which they actually take on the identity of prostitute and embrace the role
A
According to your text, data shows that there is _______ in the amount of child abuse cases and hospitals are reporting ________ in serious injuries regarding children? Select one: a. A decrease, an increase b. An increase, an increase c. A decrease, a decrease d. An increase, a decrease
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According to your text, sociologist Stephen Lyng expanded upon which of the following when analyzing risk-taking behavior? A. The problem of psychological reductionism B. The problem of edgework C. The problem of the risk-society D. The problem of biological essentialism
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According to your text, which of the following is characteristic of self-stigma? A. An individual internalizes negative beliefs that others will discriminate against the person with mental illness B. An individual broadcasts negative beliefs that others will discriminate against the person with mental illness C. An individual internalizes positive beliefs that society will discriminate against the person with mental illness D. An individual broadcasts positive beliefs that others will discriminate against the person with mental illness
A
According to your textbook, what are salient norms that people consider essential to the well-being of society? Select one: a. Mores b. Folkways c. Taboos d. Laws
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Actual question: Lombroso distinguished between different types of criminals. According to your text, what are those types? A. Homo delinquens, born criminals, criminaloids, and insane criminals B. Atavists, born criminals, Homo Sapiens, and born criminals C. Born criminals, delinquents, and savages D. Homo delinquent, special criminals, born criminals, and criminals of predisposition
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Consider the following premises: (1) the brain is the material instrument through which the mind holds intercourse with the outer world; (2) the mind entails a collection of discrete mental faculties each with its own specific center or organ; (3) the size of each organ corresponds with the functional efficiency of each faculty; and (4) the development of the organ is reflected in the shape, size and irregularities of the encompassing cranium. According to the textbook, what pseudoscience is described in these premises? A. Phrenology B. Criminology C. Craniometry D. Sociobiology
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Corey is a smart elementary student. He wants money to buy the newest game but has no money. He decides to have people invest into his idea to build a lemonade stand. His first friend gives him $5 and the next friend gives him $10. Corey returns the investment to the first friend of $7. Seeing that he made a profit he decides to invest the $7 again. Corey keeps this up until he has enough to buy his game. What Corey is doing is known as a: Select one: a. Ponzi scheme b. Bernie setup c. Bernie arrangement d. Madoff pattern
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In Quentin Tarantino's movie Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Bill says the following about Superman: "Now, a staple of the superhero mythology is, there's the superhero, and there's the alter ego. Batman is actually Bruce Wayne, Spider-Man is actually Peter Parker. When that character wakes up in the morning, he's Peter Parker. He has to put on a costume to become Spider-Man. And it is in that characteristic Superman stands alone. Superman didn't become Superman. Superman was born Superman. When Superman wakes up in the morning, he's Superman." According to lecture and the textbook, which of the following is a more likely description of Superman's role? A. role engulfment B. role embracement C. role management D. role abandonment
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Jasmine was biologically born as a male but has since always seen herself as a female. What would Jasmine's sex be? Select one: a. Male b. Female c. Bisexual d. Transgender
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Samantha is a teenage girl. She recently shoplifted from a store in the mall. She tells the story to her friends who praise her and say that she is so cool and awesome. Samantha is more likely to shoplift because of the _____________ that she has received from her friends. Select one: a. Positive reinforcement b. Negative reinforcement c. Neutral reinforcement d. Reciprocal reinforcement
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The definition of self-stigma is? Select one: a. An individual internalizes negative beliefs that others will discriminate against the person with mental illness b. An individual broadcasts positive beliefs that others will discriminate against the person with mental illness c. An individual internalizes positive beliefs that society will discriminate against the person with mental illness d. An individual broadcasts negative beliefs that others will discriminate against the person with mental illness
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What approaches to deviance claim that there is something inherent in a deviant person, act, or characteristic that clearly distinguishes it from normal? Select one: a. Objective b. Reductionist c. Postmodernist d. Subjective
A
You just saw a person rob a grocery store. In your mind he is doing the wrong thing. What type of view is this? Select one: a. Absolutist b. Prescriptive norms c. Sociological perspective d. Statistical anomaly
A
50% of 567 psychiatrists surveyed by the Michigan Psychiatric Society said that they would treat themselves in secrecy rather than have mental illness recorded on their medical chart. Aside from the human cost, there is a general societal devaluing of mental health and mental illness resulting in less funding for research, treatments and services, and a low priority in government. Considering this information, how might a sociologist explain why the diagnosis of a mental illness is harder to bear than the actual disease? A. the diagnosis grossly oversimplifies mental illness and the manner it expresses itself B. the diagnosis exposes the patient to reproach or disgrace, resulting from a label or people's misconceptions of mental illness C. the diagnosis does not allow for the critical notion that mental illness is socially constructed D. the diagnosis says little about how informal rules and expectations guide our everyday behavior
B
According to lecture, being a high school dropout is an _____________? A. ascribed status B. achievedstatus C. ascribed status set D. achieved role
B
According to lecture, the _______________shifted from focusing on youth gangs and other criminal subcultures to focusing on style-based youth cultures Select one: a. Chicago School b. Birmingham School c. Centre for Subcultural Studies d. The Oxbridge School
B
According to lecture, what characterizes academic research on deviance? Select one: a. Lack of interdisciplinarity b. The problem of definition c. Conflict between qualitative and quantitative sociologists d. The objective-subjective divide
B
According to lecture, which of the following is a key insight of sociology? A. everything is socially constructed B. being in a group changes individual behavior C. adaptation of old forms is often quite functional D. it is impossible to know if our actions will lead to the long-term goals that we pursue
B
According to lecture, why might transgender activists be angry with sex researchers like J. Michael Bailey and some feminist activists? A. Both argue that transgenderism has little to do with gender identity B. Both reject the idea of anyone being simply male or female C. Both argue that transgenderism should be treated like a disorder D. Both argue that transgenderism is a sexual orientation
B
According to your text, all of the following are a strength of the conflict perspective, except: A. Emphasis on the relationship between political order and nonconformity B. Recognition of the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their choices and the consequences of those choices C. Understanding that the most powerful groups use the political order to protect their interests D. Recognition that the institutional framework of society is the source of so many social problems
B
According to your text, in which of the following practice involves interrupting the healing process to make the effect more pronounced? A. Branding B. Scarification C. Ritualistic tattooing D. Splitting the tongue
B
According to your text, the dark figure of crime takes into account crime that: Select one: a. Is lost in the police records b. Does not come to the attention of the police c. Does not come to the attention of the media d. Is committed at night
B
According to your text, what military service released a new policy on body art? Select one: a. Air Force b. Navy c. Marines d. Army
B
Bonus Question: Jonathan McGowan has lived the past 30 years by almost exclusively eating road kill. Which of the following statements best explains why McGowan's minimalism is a form of extreme deviance? A. McGowan's minimalism often result in serious social sanctions B. McGowan's minimalism is beyond some people's range of tolerance C. McGowan's minimalism skirts the edge between danger and safety D. McGowan's minimalism clashes with our culture's extreme-materialism
B
Brenda is 63, lives alone, and spends a lot of time reading crime novels and watching the news for information about serial killers. She believes that murders are on the rise, that they're usually well-planned by a stranger, and that criminals are dangerous and cunning. According to the textbook, how has the media affected Brenda's dramatic understanding of deviance? A. the media presents deviance as readily detectable, encouraging an absolutist position on defining deviance. B. the media sensationalizes deviance to entertain the public with horrific stories, leading to misunderstandings of deviant behavior C. the media presents abnormal actions, such as violence, as acceptable D. the media focuses on unsolved murders, which leads to an incomplete understanding of deviance
B
By looking at the unequal distribution of power and identifying the conflicting interests of the "haves" and "have-nots" in society, what does your text suggest about explanations of deviance in Marx's theory? A. Those with less power can coerce others to conform to the norms of the proletariat B. Failure to conform to norms results in social, political, and economic sanctions C. The state inflicts the will of the elite ruling class on the masses D. The state criminalizes the actions of the elite if the proletariat regains the will to power
B
During lecture, which of the following were mentioned in relation to the code of the streets, except: A. People who live in the inner city are characterized by hopelessness and few legitimate opportunities to get ahead. B. Individuals in the inner city respond to trivial incidents against their character or reputation with extreme violence. C. Unemployment and social isolation lead to alliances with others in the same social circumstances D. Disadvantaged youth create oppositional subcultures with rules that fit with social circumstances
B
Frank is a middle school student that has harassed several of his classmates through the internet. Police officials and the school got involved and now Frank is labeled as a: Select one: a. Black Hat b. White Collar Delinquent c. Cracker d. Hacker
B
Ian is a 26-year-old white student that used to have a wild streak of petty theft and breaking into houses and areas he wasn't supposed to be when he was younger. As Ian has grown older he doesn't break the law as often as he used to. According to your text, Ian fits into what curve? Select one: a. Economic-crime curve b. Age-crime curve c. Male-crime curve d. Racial-crime curve
B
In an American city, Jeffrey was caught for the 7th time for possession of narcotics. He was given a plea bargain by the prosecutor. What is a plea bargain? Select one: a. Makes a deal for a harsher charge in return for a not guilty plea b. Makes a deal for a lesser charge in return for a guilty plea c. Make a deal for a lesser charge in return for a not guilty plea d. Makes a deal for a harsher charge in return for a guilty plea
B
In your 9th grade class one kid has been ostracized socially because he likes to smell people's hair. His ostracism is an example of what? Select one: a. Proscriptive norms b. Sanctions c. Values d. Sociological perspective
B
Jennifer is trying on clothes before going out with friends. Some people may not think much about how others will view their clothing choices, but Jennifer spends quite a bit of time considering what she is going to wear. While she is deciding, the dialogue taking place inside her head is usually a dialogue between her "self" (that portion of her identity that calls itself "I") and her internalized understanding of her friends and society (a "generalized other"). An indicator of mature socialization is when an individual quite accurately predicts how other people think about him or her. Such an individual has incorporated the "social" into the "self." According to the textbook, this scenario best illustrates which of the following? A. Mead's theory of the nature of the self B. the looking glass self C. reflected appraisal D. the othered self or auto-ethnography
B
Julie enjoys wearing boys underwear. She will walk down the street in boys clothes and doing so Julie gets aroused, this has been going on for over a year now. While she still sees herself as a girl she gets aroused when she is dressed as a guy. What word best describes Julie? Select one: a. Cross dressing b. Transvestism c. Transgenderism d. Transsexualism
B
Many people assume that a sexual addiction involves an out-of-control drive to have sex (i.e. intercourse or oral sex) with a variety of different partners. While this may be true in many cases, there are many different types of sex addiction. In other words, this particular addiction can manifest in a variety of ways besides what most would deem "traditional" sexual activity. This diversity is one of the things that sets sexual addiction apart from addictions like alcoholism and drug addiction. Although many types of sex addiction result in severe consequences for the addict, it can be particularly devastating for the addict's partner, particularly if betrayal of trust is a core component of the addiction. According to lecture, for some objectivists, something is deviant if it causes harm. Which form of harm mostly likely applies to sexual addiction? A. physical harm B. emotional harm C. subjective harm D. social harm
B
Mary has 12 speeding and parking tickets. She still believes that she is a great driver and follows the rules of the road. What is the best way to describe Mary's beliefs? Select one: a. Acute status b. Primary deviance c. Secondary deviance d. Master status
B
Susan was on Facebook and noticed that her wall was full of offensive messages calling her names and telling her that she would eat alone in the cafeteria for the rest of the year. What type of informal control is this called? Select one: a. Ridicule b. Cybersactioning c. Cybershaming d. Gossip
B
Tarot cards and ouija is a type of _____________ used to communicate with spirits. Select one: a. Science b. Pseudoscience c. Positivism d. Demonology
B
The Global Terrorism Database has three conditions for an incident to be considered terrorism. All of the following are conditions, except: Select one: a. There must be subnational perpetrators b. The incident must happen during wartime c. The incident must be intentional d. The incident must entail some level of violence
B
The limitations of using _____________ as the defining characteristic of deviance emphasizes the issue of consensus. The diversity of social groups that exist in society means that there is diversity in perceptions of societal norms. Select one: a. Negative societal reaction b. Normative violation c. Norms d. Mores
B
Which perspective might argue that men and women perform separate, specialized, and complementary roles to maintain cohesiveness within families and the wider society? A. Feminist B. Functionalist C. Symbolic interactionist D. Conflict perspective
B
According to lecture, if you engage in behaviors not matching the gender norms or stereotypes of your gender assigned at birth, which of the following applies? A. Transgenderism B. Gender dysphoria C. Gender nonconformity D. Transsexualism
C
According to lecture, the chronic comparison of your body with impossible cultural standards of attractive, sexy appearance is a recipe for: A. The male gaze B. Self-objectification C. Shame D. Gender dysphoria
C
According to lecture, what informed early peoples' views about consequences of excessive control? Select one: a. The emergence of formal religious bodies b. Tribal conflict c. Sacred stories d. The relationship between early settlers and the environment
C
According to lecture, which concept refers to how individuals understand their lives with respect to history and society? Select one: a. Prescriptive norm b. Culture c. Sociological imagination d. Structure and agency
C
According to lecture, which of the following was an important revelation about single-mother families? A. children from two-parent families consistently scored lower on measures of externalizing behavior and hyperactivity B. children from two-parent families were more prone to use drugs C. children from two-parent families don't necessarily do better in life than those raised by single moms D. children from two-parent families had at least one parent working full time
C
According to lecture, which type of skepticism rejects all claims to truth or value? Select one: a. Mitigated skepticism b. Denialism c. Negative skepticism d. Skeptical inquiry
C
According to text and lecture, the definition of functionalist perspective is: Select one: a. A macro-level analysis that examines narrow social structures b. A micro-level analysis that examines narrow social structures c. A macro-level analysis that examines broad structures d. A micro-level analysis that examines broad social structures
C
According to your text, what Supreme Court case ruled that private consensual sexual conduct is protected by the American constitution? A. Johnson vs. Texas B. Texas vs. White C. Lawrence vs. Texas D. Smith vs. Texas
C
According to your text, which of the following would be considered labeling theory in mental illness? Select one: a. An individual labeling themselves with a mental disorder b. A child labeling their parents with a mental disorder c. A psychiatrist labeling a patient with a mental disorder d. A patient labeling the psychiatrist with a mental disorder
C
Actual Question: Atavism is a term used to describe? A. A nonbiological throwback to a more savage, earlier phase of human evolution B. A biological throwback to a more intellectual, earlier phase of human evolution C. A biological throwback to a more savage, earlier phase of human evolution D. A nonbiological throwback to a more savage, earlier phase of human evolution
C
Actual question: According to your text, the homocidal triad suggests that serial kills have 3 characteristics in common. What are those characteristics? A. Arson, animal abuse, and sexual person B. flat affect, animal abuse, bedwetting C. arson, animal abuse, and bedwetting D. extreme maternal seduction, arson, and animal abuse
C
Alvin, Theodore, and Simon were all close friends. They hung out together and lived in the same small town their entire lives. Alvin was strong, energetic, and usually the mastermind behind any delinquent behavior. Alvin could be aggressive and would take it out on people or objects sometimes. Simon was tall, thin, with skinny legs and arms. Most people thought that he was sick all of the time and this left him very nervous around people, so he didn't engage in a lot of social activity. Simon was caught vandalizing a school building one day. Theodore was small, round, and baby-faced. Theodore was very easy going, a bit overweight and didn't get in any trouble as a kid. Theodore showed no signs of aggression at all. Based on the above paragraph, Alvin is similar to which type of juvenile? A. Endomorph B. Ectomorph C. Mesomorph D. Super male theory
C
Butch is a successful Manhattan gangster. In addition to drugs and prostitution, he likes the theater, literature, and writing poetry. He frequently talks about publishing a book of his poems, most of which concern cats. One of his poems is entitled "Know that I am not who I appear to be." According to lecture, what concept best applies to butch? A. role irony B. roledifferentiation C. role distance D. role avoidance
C
Chris is on the wrestling team in his high school. To make sure that he makes weight he goes through periods of starvation so that he can wrestle. According to your text, what type of eating disorder does Chris have? Select one: a. Emaciation b. Bigorexia c. Anorexia athletic d. Bulimia
C
Dexter is a bloodstain pattern analyst and a male. He is also a brother and a serial killer. According to lecture, what might a sociologist say about Dexter's combination of characteristics? A. Dexter's deviant statuses are ascribed B. Dexter's status as a brother is achieved C. Dexter's status set includes being a serial killer D. Dexter's master status is that of a male
C
Edelhertz's typology has four different types. Define abuses of trust based on Edelhertz's typology. Select one: a. When white collar crime is the business (medical fraud) b. Actions that occur in the context of regular business operations to advance the corporation but violate the law c. Crimes that occur in legal businesses that violate an employee's loyalty to his company d. Illegal action that serves to benefit the individual in nonbusiness contexts
C
Edelhertz's typology has four different types. Define business crimes based on Edelhertz's typology. Select one: a. Illegal action that serves to benefit the individual in nonbusiness contexts. b. Crimes that occur in legal businesses that violate an employee's loyalty to his company. c. Actions that occur in the context of regular business operations to advance the corporation but violate the law. cross out d. When white-collar crime is the business (medical fraud, Ponzi schemes)
C
In a now infamous YouTube video, a bug flies into a black reporter's mouth. In anger and frustration, he switches from news anchor speech to "talking black," that is, African American Vernacular English, which shares its grammar and phonology with the rural dialects of the Southern United States. While still in news anchor speech, what is the reporter doing to cope with a stigmatized identity? A. fitting in B. reframing C. passing D. fabricating
C
Jerry argues that science is partially or entirely determined by culture and other contextual forces having little or nothing to do with nature. According to lecture, what type of sociologist is Jerry? A. an objectivist B. asoftsocialconstructionist C. a hard social constructionist D. a positivist
C
Kevin breaks into a house and steals the television, jewelry, and some cash that was hidden. On his way out he is confronted with the homeowner and Kevin knocks him out and then leaves. According to your text, Kevin just committed: Select one: a. Larsen b. Assault c. Robbery d. Burglary
C
Lisa comes home to find her husband in bed with the neighbor. She reaches in the top dresser drawer, grabs her husband's loaded handgun and shoots up the room. Later, she argues that she was in a "foggy" state of mind, that it's all a blur, and that she shouldn't be held responsible for her actions. According to your text, what theory explains Lisa's response to her deviance? A. Differential identification theory B. Containment theory C. Neutralization theory D. Denial of responsibility theory
C
Natalie picks and chooses the clients that she wants to see. She is very attractive, receives high payments, and there is very low risk involved. According to your text, what type of prostitute is Natalie? A. Bar girl B. Streetwalker C. Call girl D. House girl
C
Roger has a nice home, car, and loving family but he wants more. He begins to sell drugs and becomes involved in the mafia to earn extra money so that he can have nicer things. According to Merton's theory, which of the following best describes Roger? Select one: a. Merton's rebellion b. Merton's conformity c. Merton's innovation d. Merton's ritualism
C
Roger has a nice home, car, and loving family but he wants more. He begins to sell drugs and becomes involved in the mafia to earn extra money so that he can have nicer things. How is Roger adapting to anomie? A. rebellion B. conformity C. innovation D. ritualism
C
Some deviance theories suggest that deviance is a social attitude directed at stigmatized individuals. For example. some objectivists argues that deviance may lead to labelling and ___________________. Consequently, stigmatized individuals develop adaptive and maladaptive responses that may include mental health symptoms, and this is termed secondary deviance. Select one: a. Primary deviance b. Licensed withdrawal c. Negative societal reaction d. Self-objectification
C
Steve likes to eat his boogers. One day one of his classmates saw Steve eating his boogers, and began to ridicule him. Steve is now known as the kid who eats his boogers. What type of stigma was being displayed? Select one: a. Social identity b. Formal stigma c. Informal stigma d. Blemishes
C
According to lecture, BDD sufferers may perform some type of compulsive or repetitive behavior to try to hide or improve their flaws. All of the following are typical of BDD compulsive behavior, except: A. Camouflaging B. Skin picking C. Excessive exercising D. Containment
D
According to lecture, a 1918 magazine argued that pink is for boys and blue is for girls. What conclusions do hard social constructionists5 draw from this historical example? A. sex differences result from the imbalance of X and Y genes B. sex differences can be attributable to sex hormones C. sex differences require an explanation D. sex differences are socially constructed
D
According to lecture, which of the following is a limitation of statistical rarity? Select one: a. Things that are statistically common are considered acceptable in society b. Statistical rarity is often in the eye of the beholder c. Perceptions of rarity change over time d. Things that are statistically common are not necessarily considered acceptable in society
D
According to lecture, which trait of deviance argues that something or someone is deviant if society's masses react negatively? Select one: a. Harm b. Statistical rarity c. Moral panic d. A negative societal reaction
D
According to the text, labeling theories see conformity and deviance as _________ applied to certain acts and conformists and _________ as labels assigned to certain people? Select one: a. labels; symbols b. deviants; symbols c. conformists; deviants d. labels; deviants
D
According to the textbook, what are values? A. norms about the variability of individuals' behavior concerning others B. the learned set of attitudes, beliefs, norms, and material goods shared by members of a society C. socially constructed guidelines that suggest inappropriate behavior in certain social situations D. shared ideas about what is socially desirable
D
According to the textbook, which of the following is commonly viewed by Western society as violating a folkway? A. cannibalism B. adultery C. cheating on a university exam D. belching at the dinner table
D
According to your text, amputations can be traced back in time to who? Select one: a. Galileo b. Leonardo da Vinci c. Socrates d. Hippocrates
D
According to your text, which of the following is not a way that governments have tried to deal with obesity? Select one: a. Michelle Obama promotes healthy eating b. Baltimore taxes sugary beverages c. NYC banned sodas larger than 16oz d. Alabama banned fried foods
D
According to your textbook, which of the following is a prescriptive norm? Select one: a. Driving on the left side of the road b. Wearing white after Labor Day c. Wearing hats during the national anthem d. Saying "thank you" when given a gift
D
Actual Question: Bob has a loving wife and 2 kids. On the weekends when he is out with the boys he is actually going to a drag show and performs as bodacious bob. This is an example of what stigma? A. Informal stigmas B. Formal stigmas C. Discredited D. Discreditable
D
All of the following belong in Wall's typology of cyberdeviance except: Select one: a. Cybertheft b. Cyberviolence c. Cybertrespass d. Cyberhacking
D
Ben is a 4-year-old that watches a lot of cartoons. His favorite cartoons are Looney Tunes and Mickey Mouse. Both shows have taught him about trust, honesty, and kindness. According to your text, what theory gives credence to the claim that the media can shape the values of young children? A. Control theory B. Differential reinforcement C. Differential association D. Differential identification
D
Jordan does not feel like a woman anymore, he might have been biologically born a woman, but he sees himself as a man and is undergoing therapy and surgery to physically become a man. What word best describes Jordan? Select one: a. Cross dressing b. Transgenderism c. Transvestism d. Transsexualism
D
Keith hates his jobs and is beginning to resent his family. But Keith knows that he can't just leave and start over so he continues to pretend that everything is okay in society. According to Merton's theory, which of the following best describes Keith? Select one: a. Merton's rebellion b. Merton's conformity c. Merton's innovation d. Merton's ritualism
D
Liam commits suicide alone in his apartment. When community members are pressed for details about Liam's life, few are able to provide any information. The authorities are further unable to find any close family relations. According to the textbook and lecture, Durkheim would likely categorize Liam's suicide as: A. Anomia B. Fatalistic C. Altruistic D. Egoistic
D
Senator Franklin is very pro nature but several oil companies have decided to______ him so that the Senator would pass legislation allowing these companies to build in national parks. Select one: a. Extort b. Debase c. Graft d. Bribe
D
Seth is in 1st grade. Seth likes to paint and wants to draw during recess. He brings some chalk and some paint from the classroom to draw with. Seth decides to draw on the school building when his teacher steps into view and causes Seth to reconsider drawing on the school because it was against the rules. Seth's teacher stepping in and enforcing conformity is an example of what level of containment theory? A. Inner containment B. Secondary containment C. Enforced containment D. Outer containment
D
Seth is in 1st grade. Seth likes to paint and wants to draw during recess. He brings some chalk and some paint from the classroom to draw with. Seth decides to draw on the school building when his teacher steps into view and causes Seth to reconsider drawing on the school because it was against the rules. Seth's teacher stepping in and enforcing conformity is an example of what level of containment theory? Select one: a. Inner containment b. Secondary containment c. Enforced containment d. Outer containment
D
The American temperance movement during the 19th century was a part of a general effort toward the improvement of the worth of the human being through improved morality as well as economic conditions. The mixture of the religious, the equalitarian, and the humanitarian was an outstanding facet of the moral reformism of many movements. According to lecture and the textbook, which concept best applies to social reformers like the temperance activists? A. policy hysteria B. moral panic C. cultural entrepreneurs D. moral entrepreneurs
D
Thomas believes that information should be free to the public and frequently tries to leak information from the government. Thomas would be classified as a: Select one: a. Cracker b. Microserf c. Script kiddie d. Hacker
D
What term refers to criminal and noncriminal behavior committed during the course of normal work activities? Select one: a. Corporate crime b. Police misconduct c. Abuse of authority d. Occupational deviance
D
White-collar crime is difficult to prosecute because many companies are not breaking _______ law. Select one: a. Family b. Company c. Social d. Criminal
D
ccording to lecture, whose study on white-collar crime in the early 1930s helped set up a parameter on what white-collar crime is? Select one: a. Edelhertz b. Emile Durkheim c. Paul Tappan d. Edwin Sutherland
D
According to lecture and text, Emile Durkheim has five parts to his anomie theory Select one: True False
F
According to lecture, all studies have shown that girls that play with Barbies have a lower opinion about their bodies as they age. Select one: True False
F
According to your text, bar girls have the greatest amount of freedom and choice out of any type of prostitute. Select one: True False
F
According to your text, edgework is defined as being as safe as possible with minimum amounts of danger. Select one: True False
F
According to your text, the gender gap on crime between men and women is increasing. Select one: True False
F
Ancient Greeks and Romans influence our sexual norms and laws today. Select one: True False
F
Hackers do not have principles and are anti-establishment Select one: True False
F
Scarification is a process to etch a temporary scar on your body. Select one: True False
F
White-collar crime is easy to define and easy to prosecute. Select one: True False
F
A tithing was a group of ten families. Select one: True False
T
According to lecture, a strength of the functionalist perspective is that it embraces subcultures and supports them. Select one: True False
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According to your textbook, job creation is a positive result of deviance Select one: True False
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According to your textbook, moral panics cause moral crusades. Select one: True False
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CRASH was an anti-gang unit in LA in the 1990s that was accused of officer misconduct. Select one: True False
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In the United States, sexting between under-aged teenagers is considered child porn Select one: True False
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Politicians using their power and influence to make a personal profit is considered elite crime. Select one: True False
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