Sociology

Sociology Study Guide

27. Sociologists use the term ‘deviant behavior’ to describe behaviors which a certain group defines as _______. a. The general standards to follow b. Too risky to engage in c. Violating basic norms d. All of the above 28. Steve’s mother was a cashier at a local convenience store, and Steve is a professor of biology at a prestigious university. What is this an example of? a. Structural mobility b. Cross-generational mobility c. Imbalance mobility d. Intergenerational mobility 29. According to Sutherland’s theory of differential association, deviance is attributed to ________. a. Attachments to others who are also deviant b. Poor parenting in early childhood c. Biological differences between deviants and non-deviants d. Lack of structure in multiple life areas 30. The idea that all Irish Americans are alcoholics, or that all African-Americans are lazy is an example of: a. Stereotypes b. Prejudice c. Targeting d. Discrimination 31. Robert Bales discovered that most groups have two types of leaders, ______________ and ______________. a.

Authoritarian and authoritative b. Instrumental and expressive c. Rigid and flexible d. Friendly and goal-oriented

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