Which term refers to a state of normlessness that is central to strain theory?

A. anomie
B. anxiety
C. confusion
D. disorder


A. anomie

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According to Campbell (1995), the community and class context that influences girls to join gangs include which of the following?

a. A future of meaningless domestic labor with little possibility of escape b. The powerlessness of underclass membership c. Sole responsibility for children d. All of the above e. None of the above

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When did prison officials realize that they had to take away the gangs' authority over prison life?

a. 1970s b. 1980s c. 1990s d. 2000s

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A narrative case report is usually completed in what order?

a. Most important first b. Least important first c. Chronological d. The officer's opinion first

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