An unemployed young adult wants a stereo, but he doesn't have the money or the means of earning the money needed to buy it. His desire for the stereo overwhelms him, and he steals one from a local store. This incident illustrates which theory of deviance?
A. conflict theory
B. labeling theory
C. anomie theory of deviance
D. cultural transmission theory
C. anomie theory of deviance
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Bob's English professor explained exactly what he wanted the students in the class to do in the classroom during class, in their reading outside class, in their term paper, and in their examinations. These expectations about their behavior are called:
A) values B) universals C) norms D) ideology
Jews, Christians and Muslims all believe in one God who, as creator of the universe, is concerned about our actions and will hold us accountable for them. In this sense, Jews, Christians and Muslims all share the same ________
A) cosmology B) religion C) mythology D) rituals
A 58 year old, obese man presents to the clinic with joint pain that worsens with activity and relieved by rest. Physical exam reveals joint stiffness and crepitis. These findings are consistent with which of the following diseases?
A) Osteoarthritis. B) Gouty arthritis. C) Reactive arthritis. D) Rheumatoid arthritis.
The term senescence is defined as the
A. process of becoming old. B. period occurring just prior to death. C. loss of financial stability due to extended illness. D. compression of morbidity.