Theories of Deviance and Crime

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the various theories of deviance and crime. These theories provide different perspectives on the causes and consequences of criminal behavior, and they can help us to better understand the factors that contribute to crime and deviance.
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Tags: deviance crime sociology social control strain theory labeling theory differential association theory social disorganization theory broken windows theory routine activity theory
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Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the strain between an individual's goals and the means available to achieve them?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Strain theory argues that deviance occurs when individuals experience a gap between their goals and the legitimate means available to achieve them. This strain can lead to frustration and anger, which can motivate individuals to engage in deviant behavior.

Which theory emphasizes the role of social control in preventing deviance?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social control theory argues that deviance is prevented by the presence of social controls, such as laws, norms, and values. These controls help to keep individuals in line and prevent them from engaging in deviant behavior.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the labels that are attached to certain behaviors?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Labeling theory argues that deviance is a result of the labels that are attached to certain behaviors. These labels can stigmatize individuals and lead them to engage in further deviant behavior.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of learning deviant behavior from others?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Differential association theory argues that deviance is a result of learning deviant behavior from others. This learning can occur through direct contact with deviant individuals or through exposure to deviant media.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the breakdown of social order?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Social Disorganization Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social disorganization theory argues that deviance is a result of the breakdown of social order. This breakdown can occur due to factors such as poverty, unemployment, and residential instability.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the presence of physical and social cues that make crime more likely to occur?

  1. Broken Windows Theory

  2. Routine Activity Theory

  3. Social Control Theory

  4. Strain Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Routine activity theory argues that deviance is a result of the presence of physical and social cues that make crime more likely to occur. These cues can include things like the presence of unguarded property, the lack of social control, and the presence of motivated offenders.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the breakdown of social order in urban areas?

  1. Broken Windows Theory

  2. Routine Activity Theory

  3. Social Control Theory

  4. Strain Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Broken windows theory argues that deviance is a result of the breakdown of social order in urban areas. This breakdown can occur due to factors such as poverty, unemployment, and residential instability.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the lack of opportunities for legitimate success?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Strain theory argues that deviance is a result of the strain between an individual's goals and the means available to achieve them. This strain can lead to frustration and anger, which can motivate individuals to engage in deviant behavior.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the learning of deviant values and beliefs?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Differential association theory argues that deviance is a result of learning deviant behavior from others. This learning can occur through direct contact with deviant individuals or through exposure to deviant media.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the breakdown of social order in urban areas?

  1. Broken Windows Theory

  2. Routine Activity Theory

  3. Social Control Theory

  4. Strain Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Broken windows theory argues that deviance is a result of the breakdown of social order in urban areas. This breakdown can occur due to factors such as poverty, unemployment, and residential instability.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the presence of physical and social cues that make crime more likely to occur?

  1. Broken Windows Theory

  2. Routine Activity Theory

  3. Social Control Theory

  4. Strain Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Routine activity theory argues that deviance is a result of the presence of physical and social cues that make crime more likely to occur. These cues can include things like the presence of unguarded property, the lack of social control, and the presence of motivated offenders.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the breakdown of social order?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Social Disorganization Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social disorganization theory argues that deviance is a result of the breakdown of social order. This breakdown can occur due to factors such as poverty, unemployment, and residential instability.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the learning of deviant values and beliefs?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Differential association theory argues that deviance is a result of learning deviant behavior from others. This learning can occur through direct contact with deviant individuals or through exposure to deviant media.

Which theory suggests that deviance is a result of the strain between an individual's goals and the means available to achieve them?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Strain theory argues that deviance is a result of the strain between an individual's goals and the means available to achieve them. This strain can lead to frustration and anger, which can motivate individuals to engage in deviant behavior.

Which theory emphasizes the role of social control in preventing deviance?

  1. Social Control Theory

  2. Strain Theory

  3. Labeling Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social control theory argues that deviance is prevented by the presence of social controls, such as laws, norms, and values. These controls help to keep individuals in line and prevent them from engaging in deviant behavior.

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