Social Learning Theory of Deviance

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the Social Learning Theory of Deviance. The theory proposes that individuals learn deviant behavior through their interactions with others, particularly through observation and imitation.
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Who is considered the primary proponent of the Social Learning Theory of Deviance?

  1. Emile Durkheim

  2. Robert K. Merton

  3. Albert Bandura

  4. Edwin Sutherland


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Edwin Sutherland is widely regarded as the primary proponent of the Social Learning Theory of Deviance.

According to the Social Learning Theory, deviance is primarily learned through:

  1. Biological factors

  2. Psychological factors

  3. Social interactions

  4. Economic conditions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Social Learning Theory emphasizes the role of social interactions in the learning of deviant behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the Social Learning Theory of Deviance?

  1. Differential association

  2. Imitation

  3. Reinforcement

  4. Social control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social control is not a key concept in the Social Learning Theory of Deviance.

Differential association refers to the idea that individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they:

  1. Have a strong sense of self-control

  2. Are exposed to positive role models

  3. Have a history of being punished for deviant behavior

  4. Associate with individuals who engage in deviant behavior


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Differential association emphasizes the influence of associating with deviant peers on the likelihood of engaging in deviant behavior.

Imitation is the process by which individuals:

  1. Learn new behaviors by observing others

  2. Are reinforced for engaging in deviant behavior

  3. Are punished for engaging in deviant behavior

  4. Develop a sense of self-control


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Imitation involves learning new behaviors by observing and copying the actions of others.

Reinforcement in the context of the Social Learning Theory refers to:

  1. Positive consequences that follow deviant behavior

  2. Negative consequences that follow deviant behavior

  3. The process of learning new behaviors through observation

  4. The association between deviant behavior and positive outcomes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reinforcement in the Social Learning Theory refers to the positive consequences that follow deviant behavior, increasing the likelihood of its repetition.

Which of the following is an example of differential association?

  1. A child growing up in a family where parents engage in criminal behavior

  2. A teenager joining a gang and engaging in delinquent activities

  3. An adult being punished for shoplifting and deciding to stop stealing

  4. A person developing a strong sense of morality and avoiding deviant behavior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Differential association involves exposure to deviant behavior through association with individuals who engage in such behavior.

According to the Social Learning Theory, individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they:

  1. Have a strong sense of self-control

  2. Are exposed to positive role models

  3. Have a history of being punished for deviant behavior

  4. Perceive that deviant behavior is beneficial or rewarding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they perceive it as beneficial or rewarding.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the learning of deviant behavior according to the Social Learning Theory?

  1. Observing deviant behavior in others

  2. Experiencing positive reinforcement for deviant behavior

  3. Having a strong sense of self-control

  4. Being exposed to negative role models


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Having a strong sense of self-control is not a factor that contributes to the learning of deviant behavior according to the Social Learning Theory.

The Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they:

  1. Have a strong sense of self-control

  2. Are exposed to positive role models

  3. Have a history of being punished for deviant behavior

  4. Perceive that deviant behavior is harmful or undesirable


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals are less likely to engage in deviant behavior if they perceive it as harmful or undesirable.

Which of the following is an example of reinforcement in the context of the Social Learning Theory?

  1. A child being praised for getting good grades

  2. A teenager being grounded for breaking curfew

  3. An adult losing their job due to misconduct

  4. A person receiving positive attention for engaging in deviant behavior


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reinforcement in the Social Learning Theory refers to positive consequences that follow deviant behavior, increasing the likelihood of its repetition.

According to the Social Learning Theory, individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they:

  1. Have a strong sense of self-control

  2. Are exposed to positive role models

  3. Have a history of being punished for deviant behavior

  4. Perceive that deviant behavior is socially acceptable


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they perceive it as socially acceptable.

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism through which deviant behavior is learned according to the Social Learning Theory?

  1. Differential association

  2. Imitation

  3. Reinforcement

  4. Social control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social control is not a mechanism through which deviant behavior is learned according to the Social Learning Theory.

The Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they:

  1. Have a strong sense of self-control

  2. Are exposed to positive role models

  3. Have a history of being punished for deviant behavior

  4. Perceive that deviant behavior is beneficial or rewarding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Social Learning Theory suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they perceive it as beneficial or rewarding.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to the learning of deviant behavior according to the Social Learning Theory?

  1. Observing deviant behavior in others

  2. Experiencing positive reinforcement for deviant behavior

  3. Having a strong sense of self-control

  4. Being exposed to negative role models


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Having a strong sense of self-control is not a factor that contributes to the learning of deviant behavior according to the Social Learning Theory.

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