The Chapter Identifies Four Types of People Who Are Considered

question 23

Multiple Choice

The chapter identifies four types of people who are considered deviant and therefore targets of direct social control. Which of the following is NOT one of those four types?

• A) The poor
• B) The one percent
• C) The mentally ill
• D) Criminals

---

Definitions:

Child Poverty

The state in which a child lives in a household with an income level below a government-defined poverty threshold, affecting access to basic needs and services.

Early Childhood Education

The period of learning that takes place from birth to eight years old, focusing on developing basic skills and socialization.

Conduct Disorder

A pattern of repetitive behavior where the rights of others or social norms are violated, including aggression towards people or animals, destruction of property, and deceitfulness.

Adult Illiteracy

The condition of being unable to read or write in adults, impacting their ability to function effectively in society.