Differential association theory explains that deviance occurs when
a. some members of a group or society label others as deviant.
b. individuals are exposed to deviance through their primary groups and others around them.
c. there is a discrepancy between culturally prescribed goals and the availability of legitimate means of obtaining them.
d. the opportunity for learning how to become a deviant exists.
e. a person has chromosomal irregularities.
Question 2Within the sociological study of health and health care, illness is purely biological.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Shaw and McKay used ____ to explain why delinquency rates remained high in certain neighborhoods even though the ethnic composition changed over the years.
a. cultural transmission theory
b. differential association theory
c. functionalist theory
d. labeling theory
e. deviant zones theory
Question 4Physicians comprise the largest component of the U.S. health care system.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Concepts such as the looking glass self, socialization, primary group, and generalized other are all part of ____ theories of deviance.
a. conflict
b. functionalist
c. control
d. symbolic interactionist
e. psychological
Question 6American physicians tend to be very aggressive in their treatment of health issues.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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