In a Classic Study of the "Saints and the Roughnecks

question 113

Multiple Choice

In a classic study of the "Saints and the Roughnecks," sociologist William Chambliss concluded that:

• A)since both groups engaged in similar behavior,their members were equally stigmatized by deviant labels regardless of their class background
• B)the Roughnecks were stigmatized by a deviant label because they committed more offenses than the Saints
• C)although both groups engaged in similar behavior,only the Roughnecks-who came from lower­income families-were stigmatized by a deviant label
• D)the Saints were stigmatized by a deviant label because they committed more offenses than the Roughnecks

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Definitions:

Negative Information

Unfavorable data or news that might impact perceptions or decisions adversely.

Hidden Negative

A subtle or concealed aspect that can have adverse effects, often overlooked initially.

Sentence

A sentence is a set of words that contains a subject and predicate, expressing a complete thought or statement.

Salutations

Greetings or expressions of goodwill, often used at the beginning of a letter or conversation.