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Functions of Deviance
Theories of Deviance
Types of Crime
Criminal Justice System
Hodgepodge
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Which of the five functions of deviance draws lines between conforming members of society and outsiders?
What is ...Unifying the group
100
Which theory of deviance believes all people commit deviant acts at some point in their life but society only reacts when a person is caught?
What is ...Labeling Theory
100
What type of crime includes tax evasion, embezzlement, insider trading or ponzi schemes (like Bernard Madoff’s)?
What is ...White-Collar Crime
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Which part of the CJS decides who will be arrested for a particular crime?
What is ...Police
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Cesar Lombroso wrote The Criminal Mind (1876) putting forth the idea of atavism- although this attempt at a biological explanation of deviance is not accepted, it led to the creation of what current law enforcement tool?
What is ...Mug Shots
200
Judge Judy was a long time judge in the New York family court system with her bailiff Bert. This exemplifies which of the five functions of deviance ?
What is ...Providing Jobs
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Which theory of deviance maintains that deviance is a learned behavior?
What is ...Cultural Transmission Theory
200
What type of crime includes prostitution and illegal drug usage?
What is ...Victimless crime
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Which part of the CJS works with offenders under the age of 18?
What is ...Juvenile Justice System
200
What was the main flaw with the “superman XYY” theory of deviance?
What is ...The study only looked at prison populations
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Which of the five functions of deviance lets the group know what society expects?
What is ...Clarifying norms
300
What theory maintains that competition and inequality lead to deviant behavior?
What is ...Conflict Theory
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What type of crime includes battery against an individual with or without a robbery?
What is ...Violent Crime
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Which part of the CJS determines the guilt or innocence of people and issues sanctions?
What is ...Court System
300
What do mala inse and mala prohibita mean?
What are... Mala inse bad in and of itself Mala prohibita- bad because it is prohibited
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Which of the five functions of deviance occurs when large numbers of people break the same norm?
What is ...Identifying problems
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Which theory of deviance states deviance is a natural occurrence and conformity occurs due to societal controls like stigmas and sanctions?
What is ...Control Theory
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What type of crime includes “tagging” the equipment at a local park?
What is ...Property crime
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What part of the CJS enforces sanctions used to punish criminals?
What is ...Corrections or penal system
400
Henslin wrote about the crash of F-227 and determined what about deviance?
What is that ...Reality, norms, and deviance are social constructs
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Which of the five functions of deviance do protests or demonstrations relate to?
What is ...Diffusing tensions
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The structural strain theory associated with Merton which states deviance is a natural outgrowth of the values, norms, and structure of society. What are the five ways of achieving cultural goals in this theory?
What are... 1. Conformity 2. Innovation 3. Ritualism 4. Retreatism 5. Rebellion
500
What type of crime includes large scale criminal enterprises including racketeering and extortion to drug dealing and prostitution?
What is ...Organized Crime Bonus- What part of the 1970 Organized Crime Control Act is currently law enforcements most powerful tool against Organized Crime? RICO Act
500
Rationale within the CJS that limits the offender from committing more acts against the community.
What is ...Social Protection
500
What term is used for an offender repeatedly returning to the CJS?
What is ...Recidivism