Most Sociological Studies of Deviance Focus on Elements of an Individual's

question 29

Multiple Choice

Most sociological studies of deviance focus on elements of an individual's background that would predispose her to act in deviant ways. What is the key problem with such an approach?

• A) It leans too much on depictions of deviance in the media.
• B) It cannot explain why some people with very similar backgrounds act differently.
• C) It requires a great deal of statistical analysis.
• D) It focuses too much on the emotional appeal of certain types of crime.
• E) It requires psychiatric evaluations.

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Definitions:

Response Characteristic

Features or aspects of an individual's reactions or responses to stimuli or situations, often studied in psychological assessments.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being distinguishable or markedly different from others, often leading to a sense of individuality.

Consistency

The degree to which a person or process reliably produces the same results over time.

Consensus

A general agreement or collective opinion among a group of individuals.