The anomie theory contends that when individuals cannot obtain success goals, they will tend to experience a sense of pressure often called ______.

a. anxiety
b. strain
c. stress
d. pressure


b. strain

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The _________________ is the body of appointed civilians that decides if an inmate should be granted conditional release.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The NCVS seeks to measure hidden crime. Discuss how the NCVS collects its data and how it compares to similar crimes reported in the UCR

What will be an ideal response?

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_________, also known as carding or spoofing, consists of illegally acquiring personal information, such as bank passwords, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business representative

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to Freud, which part of the brain controls impulses and desires for immediate gratification?

A) ?id B) ?superego C) ?ego D) ?super id

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