Which sociological concept is fundamental to Merton's strain theory?

A. anomie
B. criminogenic needs
C. justice
D. parenting style


Answer: A

Sociology

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a. improved greatly b. improved slightly c. got worse d. there was no difference in length of time in the United States and these factors.

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Differentiate between primary deviance and secondary deviance

What will be an ideal response?

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Supporters of media convergence are very concerned about the problem of synergy

a. true b. false

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The categories of white (branco), brown (pardo), black (preto), yellow (amarelo), and indigenous (indigena) are part of which system of racial classification in Brazil?

a. the official categories used by the Brazilian government. b. the categories promoted by the black consciousness movement c. the categories used in Brazilian popular language d. the official categories used for affirmative action purposes

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