According to one of the definitions of deviance described in the textbook, it is the _____ "deviant" - not the act itself - that makes the individual deviant.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.
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When people change their own expectations about themselves as a result of being treated differently, a __________ occurs
a. Hawthorne effect b. Pygmalion effect c. self-transformation d. superego effect
Which of the following CANNOT be said of the modern American family, according to your text?
A. American families are overworked B. American families have increasing birthrates compared to previous generations, due to increasing standard of living C. More than half of all children who live with a grandparent had no parent present. D. all of these statements can be made about American families
How do recruiters assure that the women they trafficked will stay in the countries to which they were brought and perform the services that are required of them?
a. Recruiters use threats and violence to keep women in their place and to make sure they are doing their "jobs.". b. Recruiters hold on to the passports of these young women so that they cannot leave the countries. c. Recruiters tell the women that they have committed crimes and will turn them into the authorities, unless they cooperate and do the "jobs" they were sent to do. d. All of the above.
How does a reference group influence us?
A. We join the group and try to influence them to act like us. B. We do the exact opposite of what a reference group member would do. C. We behave in ways in keeping with how we think reference group members will think of us. D. It doesn't; it is just a group of people we know.