According to ________________________ theory, obedience to the norms of their lower-class culture puts people in conflict with the norms of the dominant culture

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


cultural deviance

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Above all else, the sociological perspective stresses that people are social beings more than individuals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The link between parental conflict and delinquency was established more than 50 years ago; that is, the child's perception of the parent's marital happiness was a significant predictor of delinquency

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

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Which of the following is a difference between juvenile offenders and adult offenders?

A. Juveniles are generally less likely than adults to act impulsively. B. Juveniles are generally more likely than adults to engage in risky behavior. C. Juveniles are generally more likely than adults to display remorse immediately following a violent act. D. Juveniles are generally less likely than adults to respond to peer pressure.

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