Alphonse studies criminal behavior in gangs, focusing on how each gang member defines their behaviors and how they interact with each other. Alphonse is using ______ theories as the basis for his study.

A. structural functionalist
B. constructionist
C. critical
D. explanatory


Answer: B

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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One of the factors that increases the risk of divorce is________________________

a. earning less than $50,000 annually b. graduating from college c. having a baby 7 months or more after marriage d. getting married young (before 25)

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Why are norms such an important element of culture?

A. Norms are the social expectations for behavior; without norms, society would be chaotic. B. Because they convey so much important information, people cannot survive without norms. C. Norms are absolutely essential for social interaction because norms are the way that people communicate with each other. D. Norms are the basis for the formal education system and are thus essential for creating competent individuals.

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Christine dates both boys and girls and states that it is the person, not the person's sex, that is important to her. Her sexual orientation is ________.

A. transgender B. bisexual C. homosexual D. heterosexual

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