Soc 1010 - Introduction to Sociology » Fall 2021 » Quiz 2 Media and Deviance

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Question #1
Someone who is deviant is guilty of committing a crime.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
Deviance is the violation of prevailing norms.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
The media rarely perpetuates stereotypes.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
There are three types of social control.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Sanctions are written laws.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
Karl Marx introduced the concept of anomie.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #7
The media is widely considered the Fourth Estate.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #8
According to Conflict Theorists, the media perpetuates common norms that shed a positive light on the marginalization of minorities and low-income persons.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #9
According to conflict theorists, acts are defined as deviant by those in privileged positions in order to maintain their ruling status.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #10
White collar crimes are harmless, victimless crimes.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE

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