Alex, lives in a neighborhood known for its high crime rate. Much of the crime is attributed to gangs vying for control of turf to sell drugs. Even though Alex has proven to be a good student and understands that education can be valuable, he recognizes that he can earn more money quickly by selling drugs. Merton's anomie theory would argue that Alex's mode of adaptation is _____.
a. conformity
b. innovation
c. retreatism
d. ritualism
Answer: b. innovation
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A method used to identify the area where a serial offender most likely lives is called ______.
a. risk terrain modeling b. geographic profiling c. predictive policing d. hot spot mapping
____________________ is a technique for shaping desired behaviors through a system of rewards and punishments
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Probationers in the United States are more likely to be __________ than are offenders confined to jail or prison
a. white and female b. black and male c. white and male d. Latino and male