Robert Merton’s social structure and anomie theory claimed that anomie is a result of ______.
a. equal opportunities and competition for success
b. strained differences in cultural goals and legitimate means
c. strained differences in corporate competition
d. power differentials among those in the working class
b. strained differences in cultural goals and legitimate means
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Which of the following is not a reason why it is difficult to compare the crime rates of different nations?
a. Diverse crime-reporting practices b. Political influences on the reporting of crime statistics to other agencies c. Differences in definitions of a given crime d. Differing population sizes in various countries
Evidence of tampering with the position of a body after death can be obtained by evaluating the:
a. Rigor mortis. b. Algor mortis. c. Livor mortis. d. Both b and c
Which of the following is NOT a possible result of posttrial appeals?
A. a modification of the imposed sentence B. changes in the conditions of confinement C. a finding of not guilty D. a new trial
In which of the following circumstances would an individual be charged with aggravated assault?
a. A person knowingly causes physical contact with another person when the actor knows that the other will regard the contact as offensive. b. The actor exhibits a deadly weapon during the commission of assault. c. An actor hits his spouse with his fists and causes a black-and-blue mark on her arm. d. None of the above responds to the question.