A. Freud,s theory that anatomy is destiny
B. Mead,s theory of inherited criminality
C. Cooley,s theory of original sin
D. None of the above
Related Mcqs:
- According to the labeling theory which of the following concepts explains why a labeled individual becomes deviant ?
A. Resocialization
B. Ethnocentrism
C. Self-fulfilling prophecy
D. Rebellion - According to the differential association theory deviant acts are_________________?
A. considered normal by some antisocial individuals
B. caused by abnormal chromosomes
C. learned through interaction with others
D. the result of social deprivation - According to the differential association theory deviant acts are_________________?
A. considered normal by some antisocial individuals
B. caused by abnormal chromosomes
C. learned through interaction with others
D. the result of social deprivation - According to the text the following people were/are deviant ?
A. Joan of Arc
B. Mozart
C. The Hell,s Angels
D. People with high IQs - Deviant individuals______________?
A. set examples for others thus reaffirming existing norms
B. are invented by society to promote group cohesion
C. hinder group cohesion by disrupting stability
D. prevent social change from occurring - Determining that a particular act is deviant may depend on______________?
A. the place time and circumstances
B. the social status of the person committing the act
C. the social status of those judging the act
D. all of the above - From a sociological viewpoint to say that deviance has functions means that ?
A. deviant acts serve the individual,s purpose
B. deviant acts are escape valves for anxiety
C. deviance may contribute to group cohesion
D. successful deviants become stronger people - In sociological studies of race and ethnic relations_______________?
A. minority refers to the smaller group
B. minority refers to an oppressed group
C. majority represents the group in power because of its large numbers
D. minorities are described on the basis of biology - Systems of beliefs and behavior designed to meet basic human needs are called ?
A. the welfare system
B. religions
C. government
D. institutions - Discriminatory behavior prompted by the knowledge that prejudice exists on a society wide level is called______________?
A. attitudinal discrimination
B. institutional discrimination
C. cultural discrimination
D. personal discrimination
