Types of Deviance

Description: This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the different types of deviance and their characteristics.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of deviance?

  1. norm violation

  2. conformity

  3. innovation

  4. ritualism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conformity is not a type of deviance because it refers to behavior that is in line with social norms and expectations.

According to Robert Merton's strain theory, what happens when individuals are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate means?

  1. They conform to social norms.

  2. They innovate.

  3. They retreat.

  4. They rebel.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Merton's strain theory suggests that individuals who are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate means may resort to innovative behaviors, which involve finding new and unconventional ways to achieve their goals.

What is the term for behavior that violates social norms but is not considered to be a serious crime?

  1. delinquency

  2. misdemeanor

  3. felony

  4. infraction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An infraction is a minor violation of social norms that is typically punishable by a fine or a warning.

Which of the following is an example of primary deviance?

  1. shoplifting

  2. murder

  3. drug addiction

  4. prostitution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary deviance refers to a minor violation of social norms that does not typically lead to serious consequences.

What is the term for behavior that is considered to be deviant by some groups but not by others?

  1. relative deviance

  2. absolute deviance

  3. normative deviance

  4. situational deviance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Relative deviance refers to behavior that is considered to be deviant by some groups but not by others, depending on the social context.

Which of the following is an example of secondary deviance?

  1. truancy

  2. vandalism

  3. armed robbery

  4. white-collar crime


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Secondary deviance refers to a more serious violation of social norms that is often a response to being labeled as a deviant.

What is the term for behavior that is considered to be deviant in all societies?

  1. absolute deviance

  2. relative deviance

  3. normative deviance

  4. situational deviance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Absolute deviance refers to behavior that is considered to be deviant in all societies, regardless of the social context.

Which of the following is an example of normative deviance?

  1. cheating on a test

  2. lying to a friend

  3. stealing from a store

  4. murder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Normative deviance refers to behavior that violates social norms but is not considered to be a serious crime.

What is the term for behavior that is considered to be deviant only in certain situations?

  1. absolute deviance

  2. relative deviance

  3. normative deviance

  4. situational deviance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Situational deviance refers to behavior that is considered to be deviant only in certain situations, depending on the social context.

Which of the following is an example of white-collar crime?

  1. shoplifting

  2. vandalism

  3. embezzlement

  4. prostitution


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

White-collar crime refers to a nonviolent crime committed by a person in a position of trust or authority, such as embezzlement or fraud.

What is the term for behavior that is considered to be deviant because it violates a social norm?

  1. normative deviance

  2. situational deviance

  3. absolute deviance

  4. relative deviance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Normative deviance refers to behavior that violates a social norm and is therefore considered to be deviant.

Which of the following is an example of a social norm?

  1. wearing a seatbelt

  2. paying taxes

  3. going to school

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social norms are unwritten rules that govern behavior in a society. Examples of social norms include wearing a seatbelt, paying taxes, and going to school.

What is the term for behavior that is considered to be deviant because it violates a law?

  1. legal deviance

  2. illegal deviance

  3. normative deviance

  4. situational deviance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Illegal deviance refers to behavior that violates a law and is therefore considered to be deviant.

Which of the following is an example of a law?

  1. wearing a seatbelt

  2. paying taxes

  3. going to school

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Laws are written rules that govern behavior in a society. Examples of laws include wearing a seatbelt, paying taxes, and going to school.

What is the term for behavior that is considered to be deviant because it violates a moral code?

  1. moral deviance

  2. ethical deviance

  3. normative deviance

  4. situational deviance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moral deviance refers to behavior that violates a moral code and is therefore considered to be deviant.

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