The __________ theory of deviance states that deviant behavior occurs when a person weighs the costs and benefits of nonconventional or criminal behavior and determines that the benefits will outweigh the risks involved in such actions
a. differential associationb. differential reinforcement
c. social bonding d. rational choice
d
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____________ argue that overpopulation and rapid population growth result in global warming, rain-forest destruction, and vulnerability to epidemics
a. Conflict theorists b. Neo-Marxists c. Postmodernists d. Neo-Malthusians
An example of unobtrusive data collection is
a. an interview with college freshmen to determine why they selected a particular school. b. a laboratory experiment designed to determine whether people really prefer Pepsi or Coke. c. a researcher examining files of students who completed college 25 years ago. d. a researcher who joins a fraternity to understand its rituals. e. a mailed survey designed to discern students' attitudes toward a planned change in the school's calendar..
The work pattern that allows women to remain in the labor force continuously with short time-outs to have children is:
a. Pattern A. b. Pattern B. c. Pattern C. d. Pattern D.
A _____ is an individual who takes care of and supports a child taken into custody without adopting him or her
A) biological parent B) surrogate parent C) foster parent D) stepparent