A less serious crime usually punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment for less than a year is referred to as __________
a. non-prosecutorial
b. a capital offense
c. a youthful offense
d. a misdemeanor
D
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The textbook examines two types of social
problems: (1) acts and conditions that violate social norms and values, and (2) the difficulties for those suffering from the deviant acts of norm violators. Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
The domestic work that many employed women perform at home after completing their work day on the job is known as
a. the second shift. b. dual-earner burden. c. one-parent household. d. egalitarian work.
Which group has the highest fertility level?
a. Hispanics b. African Americans c. Non-Hispanic whites d. Muslims
In his classic study of marijuana use, "Becoming a Marijuana User," Howard Becker demonstrated that __________
a. marijuana is a substance that "hooks" users physiologically when they try it b. most drug use initially occurs when an isolated individual tries the substance while alone c. social interaction must occur for the new user to define and then to experience the appropriate feelings d. unlike public perceptions of jazz musicians, marijuana use was not discovered in this group e. marijuana use inevitably leads to heroin use despite the environments in which use occurs