Crime Answers

Of the five modes of adaptation, ____ is not a deviant response.

Strain theory views deviance as the natural outgrowth of the values, norms, and structure of society.

Cultural transmission theory views all individuals as conformists.

The interactionist perspective focuses on

To be labeled deviant, one must

Please select the word from the list that best fits the definition

Differential association refers to the frequency and closeness of associations a person has with deviant and nondeviant individuals.

The conflict perspective explains deviance in terms of power and inequality.

It is suggested that deviance has the following uses in social life:

The process of labeling an individual as deviant is called:

Primary deviance is nonconformity that is detected by those in authority.

The interactionist perspective looks at how the interaction between individuals influence deviance.

People who use innovation do not accept the cultural goals of their society but do accept the approved means for achieving these goals.

Conflict theorist believe that

Behavior that violates significant social norms is called

Socialization does not determine a person’s level of self-control.