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| Behavior that goes aganist the norms (rules) of society. |
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| What is one negative effect of deviance? |
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1. erodes trust
2. causes noncomforming behavior in others
3. expensive |
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| What is one benefit of deviance to society? |
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1. clarifies norms
2. saftey valve
3. increases unity |
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| This theory of deviance says that if people cannot reach their goals in an acceptable way they will turn to deviant behavior. |
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| This theory of deviance says that the closer the bonds between the individual and society the less deviance. |
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| This theory of deviance says that deviance occurs if a person is exposed to a lot of deviant behavior. |
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| Diffirental Association Theory |
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| This theory of deviance says that deviance is relative. Two people can commit the same act but only one may be considered deviant. |
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| This is the way society tries to insure conformity to norms. |
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| What is an example of formal social control? |
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1. prison
2. low grades
3. offical awards |
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| What is an example of informal social controls? |
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1. smile or frown
2. ridicule
3. Gossip |
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| This is a violation of statutes enacted into criminal law. |
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| What is an example or White collar or Corporate crime? |
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1. embezzlement
2. bribery
3. selling deficient objects
4. insider trading |
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| If a criminal act is based on race, religion, sexual orientation it is what type of crime? |
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| Do males or females commit the majority of violent and property crime? |
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| What age group commits the most crime? |
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| when dealing with the justice system who is an individuals first point of contact? |
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| Police have discretionary powers. What are two things that can influence the police? |
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1. arrested before
2. attitude
3. wishes of the victim
4. if bystanders are present |
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| what are the two decisions the courts make? |
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1. innocence or guilt
2. punishment |
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| What is one reason for the prison system? |
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1. retribution
2. rehabilitation
3. saftey of citizens |
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