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asmith134

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Some college students have joined together to form a rock band. This band consists of people who have similar interests and a passion for rock music. This group is an example of a(n) ________.
 
  a. subculture
  b. interest group
  c. anomie
  d. ethnic group

Question 2

What is the difference between the way in which laypeople and sociologists view deviant behaviors?
 
  a. Sociologists view behaviors or characteristics as being deviant, while laypeople consider a behavior to be deviant only when some group so defines it.
  b. Sociologists view deviance as relative, while laypeople view deviance in an absolute way by comparing it with some fixed standards.
  c. Sociologists consider deviance to be a healthy group characteristic, while laypeople dislike and reproach deviance.
  d. Sociologists suggest that deviant behaviors are universal, while laypeople insist that deviance can be understood only within the context of the norms and values of a particular culture.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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