Victor is a gang member and proud to be one. He looks to his fellow gang members as a sort of family that provides him with support, work, and safety. His view of what others see as deviance is most consistent with which approach to understanding deviance?
A. Conflict
B. Symbolic interactionist
C. Functionalist
D. Individualistic
Answer: B
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According to the classical theory of formal organizations, workers are motivated almost entirely by
A. economic rewards. B. fear of their superiors. C. norms of conformity to the group. D. the need for job satisfaction.
Which theorist focused on social interaction as the core of the developing human being?
A) Jean Piaget B) Erik Erikson C) George Herbert Mead D) Sigmund Freud
According to James Short, which of the following is not a characteristic of a gang?
a. recurrent congregation outside the house b. continuity of affiliation c. a versatile activity repertoire d. none of the above
As an activity of older adults, gambling
a. provides a beneficial social outlet. b. is a harmless pastime. c. reflects unitary cultural beliefs. d. is associated with poorer physical health.