A behavior, belief, or condition that violates significant social norms in the society or group in which it occurs is termed
A. deviance.
B. crime.
C. a stigma.
D. a status offense.
Answer: A. deviance.
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Though some scholars argue for a "second American hegemony," Sanderson and Alderson think that
a. the United States has not yet lost its hegemonic status and never will b. this is quite unlikely, because no hegemon has ever lost and regained a hegemonic position c. this is a very real possibility d. this will coincide with a rise in European hegemony, thereby forming the first ever "dual hegemony"
Which is an intrinsic value of a satisfying job?
a. high salary b. room for growth c. making a difference in the world d. lack of interpersonal conflict
Elise travels across Thailand with her friends and, to her surprise, finds the country quite unlike the United States. "I hate the food," she tells her family at home. "I hate the language, I hate the weird customs and awful music. America is clearly the best place to be." This is an example of _______.
a. Ethnocentrism b. Paradigms c. Xenocentrism d. Moral relativism
________ is the most frequently used form of criminal punishment.
A. Incarceration B. Restitution C. Probation D. Retribution