According to the labeling theory which of the following concepts explains why a labeled individual becomes deviant ?

Related Mcqs:

1. Labeling theory has been criticized because_________________?

   A. an undiscovered teller who steals from his bank is still a deviant B. it does not take biology into consideration C. it discounts the power of anomie D. it is necessary to be realistic about people’s behavior...

2. 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...

3. 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...

4. Which of the following is an example of a sociological theory of deviant behavior ?

   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...

5. 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...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. “The ability of one individual or group to control the actions of another individual or group without the latter’s consent” is a definition of____________?

   A. coercion B. violence C. power D. force...

9. Durkheim,s approach to religion involved the opposed concepts of_________________?

   A. good and evil B. children of light and children of darkness C. natural and supernatural D. sacred and profane...

10. According to the cognitive development theory children learn gender roles according to____________?

    A. instinct B. attempt to elicit parental approval C. which stage of cognitive development they have reached D. biology...