Which of the Following Is Identified in the Text as a Strong

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is identified in the text as a strong predictor of persistence and escalation in deviance?

• A) how old someone is when they first engage in deviance
• B) whether the person gets caught when they first violate a norm
• C) how long someone engages in deviance over time
• D) whether the person actually breaks a law when they first violate a norm

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Definitions:

Culture

The entire way of life of a group of people (including both material and symbolic elements) that acts as a lens through which one views the world and that is passed from one generation to the next.

Symbolic Culture

The aspect of culture that consists of the symbols, language, norms, and values that people create and share to communicate and make sense of the world.

Political Party

A structured group of people who share similar political aims and opinions, and aim to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.

Material Culture

Refers to the physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture. These include homes, neighborhoods, cities, schools, churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, offices, factories and plants, tools, means of production, goods and products, stores, and so forth.