According to Durkheim's anomie theory, an act is deviant because it:
a. violates the common conscience.
b. violates universal norms.
c. decreases group interdependence.
d. violates an individual's moral code.
e. is simply morally wrong.
B
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The records of the state Division of Motor Vehicles reveals that 23% of all drivers have been ticketed at least once. Twenty five percent of a random sample of older drivers in the state have gotten at least one ticket
This difference has been tested and the researcher has failed to reject the null hypothesis. What can be concluded? a. Older drivers are better drivers. b. Older drivers are worse drivers. c. There is no significant difference between older drivers and drivers in general in terms of number of tickets. d. Older drivers are significantly different from drivers in general.
Sex stereotypes
a. are based on distortion, exaggeration and oversimplification of traits. b. take into account individual differences. c. are flexible guidelines rather than standards for behavior. d. are the same as gender roles. e. are only applied to members of minority groups.
Of the following, which represents, usually, a fairly small group that is made up of individuals who generally engage face-to-face in long-term emotional ways?
a. Primary group b. Secondary group c. In-group d. Out-group
The author suggests that athletes engage in overconformity in sports because of their desire to
A. make money and become famous. B. play and be accepted as an athlete by other athletes. C. win games, meets, and matches. D. avoid media coverage and excessive attention from fans.