Economics Mcqs – MCQs

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1.From a sociological perspective, what does it mean to say that deviance has a function?

2.Why is deviance considered a relative concept?

3.Based on labeling theory, which idea best describes why a person who is labeled tends to act in a deviant manner?

4.How is deviance best described?

5.What does the differential association theory suggest about the origin of deviant behavior?

6.Which theory of deviance is reflected when a mother warns, "If you spend time with delinquents, you will turn into one yourself"?

7.What is the name of the mental health treatment approach that uses reinforcement and consequences to modify behavior?

8.According to Merton, what does the term 'anomie' refer to in the context of deviant behavior?

9.What term describes a mental condition that affects emotions but does not prevent a person from functioning in everyday social settings?

10.Which of the following statements accurately describe the role of deviance?

11.Based on the passage, which group is identified as deviant?

12.What role do an infant's cries play in its early development?

13.Which recent development has most significantly challenged the family's traditional role as the primary agent of child socialization?

14.According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, what is the scope of its application?

15.According to Erikson's theory, what challenge does each developmental stage primarily pose to an individual?

16.Who are referred to as 'Neo-Freudians' in psychological theory?

17.Why are psychodynamic theories of personality referred to as 'psychodynamic'?

18.In George Herbert Mead's theory, what does the 'I' represent?

19.In the concept of the 'looking-glass self,' what does the 'looking glass' symbolize?

20.How does adult socialization generally compare to socialization during childhood?