The amount of free time someone has will not affect their engagement in deviant behavior.

A person’s belief in religion doesn’t affect whether or not they conform to society’s norms.

If a person feels that they can’t get ahead in life, they are more likely to engage in deviance.

People with weak attachments to family are more likely to follow cultural norms.

People with little power perform more questionable acts with fewer consequences than the more powerful people.

All groups that follow cultural norms tend to have a large amount of social power in society.

Powerful people in society keep their power by defining the laws of deviant behavior.

Someone who doesn’t follow norms in a society always gains power because other people will rebel with them.

police

juries

probation

courts

Most sociologists think a person’s environment plays a big role in fostering deviance.

Most physicians can predict a person’s likelihood of deviance by their physical features.

Most criminals have extremely odd biological and psychological profiles.

Most scientists believe that a person’s biology is the biggest factor in their level of deviance.

Regina’s dad tells her that good students always study hard and do their homework so they can succeed.

Joachim’s coach tells him that until he shows up to practice on time, he will be sitting the bench for all games.

Stacy’s mom tells her that she needs to clean her room if she wants to be able to go out with her friends.

Moussa’s teacher tells him he is an awful student, so Moussa just gives up and starts failing everything.

labeling theory

strain theory

theory of deviance

control theory

retreatism

strain theory

social control

stigma

labeling theory

strain theory

theory of deviance

control theory

someone who plays an instrument in a band

someone who participates in only one sport

someone who chooses to not be involved in activities

someone who joins a social club like student government

innovation

conformity

stigma

rebellion