Exam 2: Groups & Organizations; Deviance, Crime, & Social Control

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A teenager who dies his hair blue, wears a spike through his fingers, and dresses only in bright pink clothing seems to be __________ a deviant identity.

It is not a form of social control

Erika gave an astounding presentation about the correlation between crime rate and the number of broken windows in New York City. After the presentation, she received a standing ovation from members of the audience, including the city mayor. Which of the following is NOT true about the standing ovation when analyzed through the sociological lens?

Increases social unity while clarifying social boundaries

Functionalists view that deviance:

Groups tend to develop a more formal social structure.

How does the structure and function of groups change as they grow in size?

? social structure - X behavior

How students and teachers should relate to each other or how men and women are shaped to act on dates are consequences of ___________

? differential association - X strain theory

In country X, it was not until the 1960s that women were able to enter the banking industry. As such, according to ______________, they were more likely than men to not commit crime related to banking.

location in

People's __________ the social structure have significant impacts on their social behaviors and attitudes.

informal and negative

Shaming is what type of social control?

Differential association

Some parents in dangerous neighborhoods want to move out because they fear that their children can be influenced by and become delinquent like their friends in the neighborhood. Which sociological theory supports this perspective by the parents?

? increase sales because smiling is a universal sign of welcome - X reciprocate by smiling back

Studies have found that store salesperson who smile at customers will:

It is not the act itself, but the reaction of others to the act that makes it deviant.

The concept of the relativity of deviance is best illustrated by which of the following statements?

permissive leadership style

The laissez-faire leader is the most _____________

A substantial number of people will inflict pain on others if ordered to do so by a person in a position of authority.

What did Stanley Milgram's teacher-learner experiment demonstrate?

in-group

Which of the following group is characterized by loyalty among members?

Coworkers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary group?

? It is made up of negative aspects of society that need to be corrected - X Innovators and retreatists characterize some deviant behaviors according to strain theory

Which of the following is NOT true about deviance according to sociologists?

It is universally defined

Which of the following is NOT true about deviance, according to sociologists?

? They are universally common deviant responses among the poor - X They are approved ways of reaching cultural goals

Which of the following is NOT true about institutionalized means according to Merton's strain theory?

Members are emotionally invested

Which of the following is NOT true about secondary groups?

? Milgram - X Solomon Asch

Which of the following scholars' research was motivated by the role of authority during World War II?