Deviance Theory
Mental Health and Deviance
Domestic Violence
What do you Know About Murder and Violence?
100

"Deviance is absolutely real"

How would a Positivist describe deviance
100

One type of functional mental health disorder that results in a loss of contact with reality.

What is psychosis? 

100

The two words that describe the reason for domestic violence actions?

What are power and control?



100
Detroit, Michigan

The most dangerous city in the U.S. in 2022

200

Relative

What is an assumption from constructionism theory?

200

"I'm having mood swings -- I get totally hyped and feeling like the top of the world.  Then I get so depressed. . ."

What is something a person with Bi-polar disorder would say?

200

You are 750% ore likely to be killed by your abuser if you suffered this

What is strangulation?

200

The most murderous city in the U.S. in 2022

What is St. Louis, Michigan

300

This theory espouses that not everyone has the same opportunity to commit deviant acts.

What is differential opportunity theory or Differential illegitimate opportunity theory?

300

Stimulating me causes intense emotion, such as aggression or fear.  I come in handy in "flight or fight" situations.

What is something the amygdala would say?

300
Controlling your access to the money and finances

What is economic abuse?

300

The most used weapon in U. S. homicides in 2020

What is a firearm?

400

The theory that argues deviance serves a purpose in society.

What is structural functionalism?

400

 People with more/greater attachments to conventional society and institutions are less likely to be deviant than those with shallow bonds.

What is the definition of social bond theory?

400

After you end the relationship.

What is the most dangerous time to leave your abuser?

400

The second leading cause of death for youth ages 15-19.

Homicide

500

The different penalties for the sale of powder vs. crack cocaine is an example of this sub category of conflict theory

Social Reality

500

"I have little regard for others and do not play by the rules if I don't want to.  I am crafty and charismatic, cruel and uncaring"

What is something a person with anti-social personality would say?

500

The number to call if you have a domestic or mh crisis

What is 9-8-8?

500
The relationship between most reported victims of homicide and their killer

What is acquaintance?