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Sociology Mcqs

Which approach framed their analysis of crime and deviance in terms of this preservation of power by the ruling class ?

Which approach framed their analysis of crime and deviance in terms of this preservation of power by the ruling class ?

A. New Left Realism
B. Right Realism
C. new criminology
D. interactionism

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Crime and Deviance, Sociology Mcqs

Merton describes types of response to a situation where there are widely socially endorsed values but limited means of achieving them. Which of his types describes an acceptance of the values but willingness to use any means to achieve them?

Merton describes types of response to a situation where there are widely socially endorsed values but limited means of achieving them. Which of his types describes an acceptance of the values but willingness to use any means to achieve them?

A. Conformists
B. innovators
C. ritualists
D. retrealists

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Crime and Deviance, Sociology Mcqs

What is defined as ‘non-conformity to a given set or norms that are accepted by a significant number of people in a community or society ?

What is defined as ‘non-conformity to a given set or norms that are accepted by a significant number of people in a community or society ?

A. criminality
B. deviance
C. recidivism
D. degeneracy

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Crime and Deviance, Sociology Mcqs

Which of the following is not a reason why corporate crime is more difficult to prosecute compared with individual crimes ?

Which of the following is not a reason why corporate crime is more difficult to prosecute compared with individual crimes ?

A. victims may not realise that a crime has been committed
B. it is more difficult to apportion blame to corporate criminals
C. legal systems are founded on individual not collective responsibility
D. corporate offences cause less harm than crimes against an individual

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Crime and Deviance, Sociology Mcqs