According to the cultural transmission theory deviance is learned through________________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Another name for cultural transmission theory is______________?

   A. anomie B. labeling theory C. innovation D. differential association theory...

2. A mother who says “If you hang out with bums you will become a bum” favors which theory of deviance ?

   A. Differential association B. Anomie C. Labeling theory D. Gang imitation theory...

3. The theory speculating that every society develops a number of cultural goals for members to attain but that attainment is not possible for all is called the_____________?

   A. anomie theory B. differential association theory C. deviant personality theory D. focal concerns theory...

4. Merton attributed deviance to “anomie” meaning ?

   A. lack of legitimate means to attain group goals B. mental retardation C. neurosis D. wild mood swings...

5. Deviance is relative because ____________?

   A. psychologists prefer the term “abnormality” B. moralists prefer the term “immorality” C. the definition of social norms varies by culture and subculture D. no two people agree what deviance is...

6. 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...

7. Deviance is defined______________?

   A. in the same way everywhere B. in some cultures, as nonexistent C. in the context of time and place D. as another world for crime...

8. The biological explanations of deviance include____________?

   A. Lombroso,s criminal types B. Sheldon,s mesomorphs C. the extra Y chromosome D. all of the above...

9. Deviance that has been exposed leads to______________?

   A. anomie B. labeling C. transmission D. forgiveness...

10. Deviance that is covered by the laws of a society is called______________?

    A. anomie B. alienation C. crime D. differentiation...