Soc 047 - Sociology of Criminology » Spring 2021 » Social Structure Theories Quiz

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Question #1
When an individual accepts the goals of society, but rejects legitimate means and instead achieves the goals through crime, it is called:
A.   ​ritualism.
B.   ​innovation.
C.   ​rebellion.
D.   conformity.
Question #2
The three branches of social structure theory are social disorganization, deterrence, and cultural deviance.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
According to Durkheim, _____ occurs in a society in which rules of behavior have broken down or become inoperative during periods of rapid social change or social crisis, such as war or famine.
A.   ​gentrification
B.   ​transition
C.   ​stratification
D.   anomie
Question #4
People in the United States live in what type of society?
A.   ​stratified
B.   subcultural
C.   ​stagnant
D.   ​incorporated
Question #5
A socially disorganized area is one in which ______ have broken down and can no longer carry out their expected or stated functions.
A.   ​institutions of local government
B.   ​institutions of social service
C.   institutions of social control
D.   ​institutions of education and religion
Question #6
People in the United States live in a stratified society.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
Social disorganization theory focuses on which of the following conditions in the urban environment?
A.   ​inadequate social control and deteriorated housing
B.   ​unequal distribution of wealth and power
C.   age and ethnic differences
D.   ​frustration and stress levels
Question #8
When individuals use culturally approved means to attain social goals, this is known as:
A.   ​ritualism.
B.   ​innovation.
C.   ​rebellion.
D.   conformity.
Question #9
Institutional anomie argues that the high rate of crime in the United States is due to its overemphasis on which institution?
A.   education
B.   ​economics
C.   ​peers
D.   ​racial disparity

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