Even though Johnny realizes that he will never reach the economic and occupational success of which he once dreamed, he continues to go to work each day and diligently complete the tasks assigned to him. This is most consistent with which form of adaptation in Merton's theory of anomie/strain?
a. Conformity
b. Innovation
c. Retreatism
d. Ritualism
d. Ritualism
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Which type of training provides an opportunity to reinforce new skills learned in the academy and the field training program?
a. Pre-academy c. University b. In-service d. Field trial-and-error
The Bureau of Justice Statistics is considering changing the NCVS to a 12-month ______ period, which would reduce costs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
In the case of Palko v. Connecticut, which of the following did Justice Cardozo consider a “formal right,” or a right without which justice would not perish?
A. freedom of the press B. the protection against compulsory self-incrimination C. the prohibition of governmental seizure of private property without just compensation D. freedom of speech
Graffiti artists who are in possession of these items may be guilty of a misdemeanor:
a. felt tip markers. b. spray paint cans. c. glass cutters. d. drill bits. e. all of the above.