Sociology 101_ Chapter 7 Homework

Sociology 101: Chapter 7 Homework 1. Deviance, or _____, is committed in all societies. ● a. socialization of children ● b. analysis of subcultures ● c. development of gender roles ● d. breaking social norms ✓ Topic covered in current section Report a problem 2. Which of the following is an e±ect of deviance on the social system? ● a. It can increase solidarity in the social system. ✓ ● b. It can be totally removed from the system. ● c. It does not exist in a functional system. ● d. It can totally destroy the social system. Topic covered in current section Report a problem 3. The absolutist and moralist views claim that certain behaviors are _____ deviant. ● a. always ✓ ● b. never ● c. sometimes ● d. rarely Topic covered in 7.2 Report a problem 4. Which of the following is NOT an example of formal external controls? ● a. A private prison ● b. House arrest ● c. A church pastor ✓ ● d. A court baili± Topic covered in 7.3 Report a problem 5. What do we mean when we say that deviance varies by time? ● a. Behaviors seen as deviant in one location, society, or culture may be considered nondeviant in others. ● b. An act seen as deviant in one time period may be perceived as nondeviant in another. ✓ ● c. Behaviors seen as deviant by some social statuses are seen as nondeviant in others. ● d. Behavior seen as deviant in one situation may not be in another. Topic covered in 7.4 Report a problem 6. What do sociologists mean when they argue that deviance varies by social status?