Economics MCQs

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Deviance______________?
A. Shows what is proper behavior
B. Helps group cohesiveness
C. Promotes social change
D. All of the above
Merton attributed deviance to “anomie” meaning ?
A. Lack of legitimate means to attain group goals
B. Mental retardation
C. Neurosis
D. Wild mood swings
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
Deviance is defined as________________?
A. Breaking legal codes
B. Behavior forbidden by religion
C. Behavior that passes the limits of what the social group tolerates
D. Any violation of societal norms
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
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