5. Deviance and Social Control
Defining Deviance — Quiz
Test your understanding of defining deviance with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following best defines deviance in a sociological context?
Question 2
The idea that deviance is not a fixed quality of an act but rather a result of how society interprets and reacts to it is known as:
Question 3
A behavior that is considered acceptable in one social setting but deviant in another highlights the importance of which factor in defining deviance?
Question 4
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the role of power in the labeling of deviance?
Question 5
A student cheating on an exam is an example of a norm violation because: