Merton believed that a state of ______ would result when individuals lived under conditions where legitimate means were not available to achieve societal goals.

a. anomie
b. balance
c. social control
d. self control


a. anomie

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A coroner has a general mandate to investigate "all sudden, unexplained, unnatural, or suspicious deaths" reported to the office.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The Italian American Mafia has continued to grow and gain power

a. True b. False

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Young gang members are frequently not only offenders but also________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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