An unemployed young adult wants a stereo, but he doesn't have the money or the means of earning the money needed to buy it. His desire for the stereo overwhelms him, and he steals one from a local store. This incident illustrates which theory of deviance?
A. Anomie theory of deviance
B. Cultural transmission theory
C. Conflict theory
D. Labeling theory
Answer: A
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to use Assets Planning and Mapping for the organization’s planning process. What will be an ideal response?
From a functionalist view point, the U.S. economic system would be seriously strained if we completely eliminated poverty level wages
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All but which of the following are reasons for the negative reception of Haitians to the United States?
A. Some brought low levels of education and human capital. B. Haitians speak a language that is spoken by almost no one else. C. Haitians have black skin color and suffer traditions of racism and prejudice. D. Haitians are not hard workers and usually end up on government assistance.
Women earn what share of all associate's and bachelor's degrees in the United States?
a. 39 percent b. 49 percent c. 59 percent d. 69 percent