According to Merton, when personal goals cannot be achieved using available means anomie occurs

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Recognizing the burden of heavy caseloads, the _____ formed (consisting of judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys) in order to resolve cases as quickly as possible through a guilty plea

a. star chambers b. legal system fraternities c. American Bar Association d. courtroom work groups

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Boisvert, Wright, Knopik, and Vaske (2012, p. 477) noted that low ______ has emerged as a consistent and strong predictor of antisocial and delinquent behaviors.

A. self-efficacy B. self-control C. self-esteem D. self-worth

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A verbal interaction between an interviewer and a participant that follows a general plan of inquiry, but not necessarily a specific set of questions, is:

a. qualitative interviewing b. qualitative examination c. a self-report survey d. a qualitative test

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What was the name of the treaty that "sought to define attacks against internationally protected persons as common crimes, regardless of motives?"

A. The Multinational Convention Act to Prevent Terrorism Against Diplomats B. The European Convention to Penalize International Aggression and Terrorism C. Convention to Prevent and Punish Acts of Terrorism Taking the Form of Crimes Against Persons and Related Extortion D. The Transnational Peacekeeping and Anti-terrorism Enhancement Treaty

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