Which of the following views is expressed by people who consider mental illness as a form of deviance?
a. Mental disorders should not be viewed as illnesses at all but rather as problems of living.
b. People who are labeled as mentally ill are bound to be rebellious.
c. The twisted behavior of the mentally ill results from their efforts to conform to social expectations.
d. People who are mentally ill are most likely to try and hide their behavioral deviations from others.
Answer: c
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a. World systems theory b. Split-labor-market theory c. Network theory d. Institutional theory
With inductive logic, scientists progress from general principles and theories to specific cases.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
The last referendum on sovereignty for Quebec:
a. took place in 1992 and won by an overwhelming majority.
b. took place in 1995 and lost by a very narrow defeat.
c. took place in 2000 and won by a very narrow win.
d. took place in 2008 and lost by an overwhelming defeat.
The term social control refers to
A. techniques and strategies for preventing deviant human behavior in any society. B. justifications for deviant behavior. C. penalties and rewards for conduct concerning a social norm. D. behavior that violates the norms of a group.