According to Merton, anomie and demoralization occurs when

a. people feel that they need more money than they have.
b. people feel that the American dream is unattainable.
c. people no longer share the same sense of cultural goals.
d. people can no longer support institutional norms for attaining cultural goals.


D

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During the preliminary hearing, which of the following occurs?

A) The prosecutor files a written formal charge that is reviewed by a judge. B) The grand jury decides whether to issue an indictment. C) The proceeding commences with opening statements made by the prosecution and defense counsel. D) Sentencing for a defendant found to be guilty during the preliminary hearing.

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In many of today's community minded police agencies there is a body of research that there are several critical elements of police work that is interwoven with the guardian mindset. What are some of these characteristics?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to Conklin’s typology of robbers, which of the following is the most common?

a. professional robbers b. opportunist robbers c. alcoholic robbers d. addict robbers

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Which of the following is the primary purpose of a virus?

A. To replicate itself as many times as possible B. To make the computer "sick" C. To cause mischief or damage to the infected computer D. To replicate itself as many times as possible and cause mischief or damage to the infected computer

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