Miscellaneous Economics Mcqs

A. a set of ideas values and attitudes
B. a testable theory
C. always based on religion
D. none of the above

A. today’s deviant is tomorrow’s leader
B. deviant acts invariably point to outdated rules
C. deviance is a fad
D. some actions initially defined as deviant eventually become generally accepted

A. the place time and circumstances
B. the social status of the person committing the act
C. the social status of those judging the act
D. all of the above

A. anomie theory
B. differential association theory
C. deviant personality theory
D. focal concerns theory

A. set examples for others thus reaffirming existing norms
B. are invented by society to promote group cohesion
C. hinder group cohesion by disrupting stability
D. prevent social change from occurring

A. the ability to control impulses
B. leadership abilities
C. sociability
D. all of the above

A. genetic inheritance
B. being labeled as deviant
C. close association with deviants
D. all of the above

A. gang norms are substituted for society’s norms in some cases
B. gangs are useful for society
C. gangs have no norms
D. none of the above

A. manslaughter
B. robbery
C. moving traffic violation
D. aggravated assault

A. another name for split personality
B. a term meaning “to hallucinate”
C. applied to a number of disturbances for lack of any other label
D. a psychosomatic disorder