A particular student wants to do well in school, but never seems to be able to earn higher than a D. In pursuit of academic success, the student begins to cheat on exams. This is most consistent with which form of adaptation in Merton’s theory of strain?
a. conformity
b. innovation
c. rebellion
d. retreatism
b. innovation
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Which of the following is a leading drug courier profiling case?
A) Reid v. Georgia B) United States v. Mendenhall C) Florida v. Royer D) United States v. Sokolow E) All of the above are leading drug courier profiling cases.
As you evaluate the following definition of law, identify what approach this is of defining the law, “An order, shall be called law where it is externally guaranteed by the probability that coercion (physical or psychological), to bring about conformity or avenge violation will be applied by a staff of people especially ready for that purpose.”
A. law, coercion, and specialization B. law and physical force C. law in action D. law and justice
All of the following are explanations given by Beccaria against the death penalty EXCEPT:
a. violation of social contract b. inhumane punishment c. negative example for society d. ineffective deterrent
What is one explanation for why probationers have lower recidivism rates than those who are incarcerated?
A. Probationers are less likely to be inherently criminal. B. Probationers are more closely scrutinized than those who are incarcerated. C. Probationers are more likely to receive intense rehabilitation services. D. Probationers are able to maintain personal, family, and work ties.