SAGE News Clips: Prison OvercrowdingClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 172 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:According to Durkheim, an overcrowded prison will likely result in a breakdown of social norms. This is explained by which theory?
A. strain theory
B. social control theory
C. anomie theory
D. labeling theory
Answer: C
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a. perception of blocked opportunities p. 179 b. the types of people youths associated themselves with c. levels of attachment with others d. commitment in school
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A. functionalist theory B. conflict theory C. feminist theory D. symbolic interaction theory E. organizational change theory
Which sociological perspective assumes that order is normal for society?
A. functionalism B. interactionism C. conflict D. feminism
_____ promote a sense of “us”; _____ promote a sense of “them.”
A. Dyads; triads
B. Primary groups; secondary groups
C. In-groups; out-groups
D. Reference groups; attribution groups