Which of Merton's social adaptations is most closely associated with criminal behavior?

a. Conformity
b. Innovation
c. Ritualism
d. Retreatism


b

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Electronic monitoring usually uses electronic anklets or wristlets that emit electronic signals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Esbensen et al. (2001), what is perhaps the most valid measure of gang membership?

a) gang reported membership lists b) self nomination c) government reports d) the Levene test

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The guerrilla arm of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) is an avowedly Stalinist group formed in December 1969

a. True b. False

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Parens patriae gave the state the right to intercede on behalf of ______.

a. children b. the church c. the impoverished d. all of these

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