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Psychological Theories of Deviance and Crime

This quiz will test your understanding of the psychological theories of deviance and crime.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

According to the labeling theory, deviance is:

  1. A behavior that violates social norms.
  2. A behavior that is harmful to society.
  3. A behavior that is punished by the law.
  4. A behavior that is considered to be abnormal or undesirable.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The social control theory of deviance argues that:

  1. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have weak social bonds.
  2. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they are exposed to negative role models.
  3. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a history of being punished for deviant behavior.
  4. All of the above.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The differential association theory of deviance argues that:

  1. People learn to engage in deviant behavior through their interactions with others.
  2. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they are exposed to positive role models.
  3. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a history of being rewarded for deviant behavior.
  4. All of the above.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The strain theory of deviance argues that:

  1. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they experience strain or frustration.
  2. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a history of being victimized.
  3. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a mental illness.
  4. All of the above.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The social learning theory of deviance argues that:

  1. People learn to engage in deviant behavior through observation and imitation.
  2. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they are exposed to positive role models.
  3. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a history of being rewarded for deviant behavior.
  4. All of the above.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The control theory of deviance argues that:

  1. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have weak self-control.
  2. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they are exposed to negative role models.
  3. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a history of being punished for deviant behavior.
  4. All of the above.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The rational choice theory of deviance argues that:

  1. People engage in deviant behavior because they believe that the benefits of the behavior outweigh the costs.
  2. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a history of being rewarded for deviant behavior.
  3. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a mental illness.
  4. All of the above.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The biosocial theory of deviance argues that:

  1. Deviance is caused by a combination of biological and social factors.
  2. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a history of being victimized.
  3. People are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they have a mental illness.
  4. All of the above.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The labeling theory of deviance was developed by:

  1. Edwin Sutherland
  2. Robert K. Merton
  3. Howard S. Becker
  4. Travis Hirschi
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The social control theory of deviance was developed by:

  1. Edwin Sutherland
  2. Robert K. Merton
  3. Travis Hirschi
  4. Albert Bandura
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The differential association theory of deviance was developed by:

  1. Edwin Sutherland
  2. Robert K. Merton
  3. Travis Hirschi
  4. Albert Bandura
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The strain theory of deviance was developed by:

  1. Edwin Sutherland
  2. Robert K. Merton
  3. Travis Hirschi
  4. Albert Bandura
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The social learning theory of deviance was developed by:

  1. Edwin Sutherland
  2. Robert K. Merton
  3. Travis Hirschi
  4. Albert Bandura
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The control theory of deviance was developed by:

  1. Edwin Sutherland
  2. Robert K. Merton
  3. Travis Hirschi
  4. Albert Bandura
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The rational choice theory of deviance was developed by:

  1. Edwin Sutherland
  2. Robert K. Merton
  3. Travis Hirschi
  4. Gary S. Becker
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The biosocial theory of deviance was developed by:

  1. Edwin Sutherland
  2. Robert K. Merton
  3. Travis Hirschi
  4. Richard J. Herrnstein and James Q. Wilson
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