Which of the following is true of norms?
a. A sanction is not necessary for a norm to exist.
b. Once norms are learned, members of society do not thereafter use them.
c. Norms are so ingrained that they can guide our activities without our awareness.
d. Norms seldom vary from one society to another.
e. Weak norms are referred to as mores.
C
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a. U.S. has a high degree of i n t e r n a l inequality b. Swedes have a high degree of internal inequality c. U.S. has a high degree of internal equality d. Swedes are a highly stratified society
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a. consumption unit. b. production unit. c. distribution unit. d. savings unit.
Johnny is dared by some of his friends to steal a candy bar from the store. He has never stolen before, and doesn’t see himself as a thief. Because he wants acceptance from his friends, he takes the candy bar. He isn’t caught and doesn’t steal again. What kind of deviance would a labeling theorist say he engaged in?
a. primary b. secondary c. tertiary d. intermediary
Differential association theory and control theory both fall under the symbolic interactionist perspective.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false