Under Merton's Social Adaptations of crime, __________ occurs when individuals embrace conventional social goals and also have the means to attain them.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
conformity
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Economic of Scale is the principle that as the volume of production decreases, the cost of producing each unit decreases
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
As a measure of central tendency, the mean:
a. is applicable to all levels of measurement. b. will always be a whole number. c. can often be used for more advanced statistical operations. d. is unaffected by extreme scores.
One problem with certifications of juveniles to criminal courts is that:
A) judges tend to treat their youthfulness as a mitigating circumstance. B) more court-appointed attorneys are required. C) judges impose the death penalty more frequently. D) None of the above.