Extreme Deviance Midterm Review

What are the forms of deviance in which formal penalties are imposed by society known as?

Aliens that are short with exaggerated features are referred to as:

Is paranormalism deviant?

“People learn to conform or deviate from the individuals they spend time with.” fits which theoretical perspective

Cults that believe in attaining wealth, status, and power are known as:

Which of the following films or TV shows portrays witches as feminist, rebellious figures?

Paranormal deviance is considered:

What is the term for the state of normlessness that occurs when rules for behavior in society break down?

__________ is a socially created concept that identifies a group as different based on certain physical characteristics.

Deviance is a socially constructed concept

Which group was MOST likely to be accused of witchcraft during historical witch hunts?

________ are rules of behavior that are defined both formally and informally, and are generally agreed upon?

What is the investigation of UFOs and aliens called?

Key elements in becoming deviant are:

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of conspiracy theories?

The commonly assigned tasks, expected behaviors, and appearances linked to a person’s sex status is called:

Which of the following is NOT an example of a folk devil that has been seen in history?

Which of the following is NOT a type of stigma?

What is the term for when a group or activity is perceived as a threat to society?

Which term refers to “moral” norms?

________________ is thinly veiled, everyday instances of prejudice.

The scientific study of social life, social change, and social causes and consequences of human behavior is ______.

Common practices in Religious cults include all of the following except:

Where are paranormal beliefs generally not accepted?

Different treatment & expectations of men & women may be rooted in biology, but is also a product of _____________.

The ranking of individuals according to their valued resources is called:

Factors needed to define a group as a cult include:

The greatest single loss of American civilian life prior to 9/11 was:

Which statement is TRUE regarding how sociology views conflict and social change?

The Unification Movement is an example of a(n):

Common features of Destructive cults include all of the following except:

What is the term used for animals whose existence is unknown or disputed?

What is the violation of social norms called?

Social media does not contribute to the spread and acceptance of conspiracy theories.

Which personality disorder is believed to be common with cult leaders?

________________ refers to the networks people have with others.

The Secular Anti-Cult Movement was primarily focused on:

Mothman’s reputation as a bad omen is linked to which disaster?

Which type of experiencers report a positive, consensual interaction with aliens?

In the U.S., the religious activities of cults are protected under the First Amendment.