According to Merton’s strain theory, deviance, in the form of crime, occurs in society because of a strong emphasis on monetary success as a goal, __________
a. without the means to attain it
b. with the means to attain it
c. without strong bonds in society
d. with strong bonds in society
Answer: A
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Aberjee's research examines how the use of solar power has resulted in positive and negative consequences for mankind. Aberjee's research is in line with __________
A) conflict theorists B) functionalists C) symbolic interactionists D) feminist theorists
Logan works at a major fast food establishment. One day when the lines of customers waiting to order was long, he noticed his friend at the back of the line and waved him up to the front. Logan violated which one of the following principles governing bureaucracies?
a. a clear-cut division of labor b. positions filled on basis of objective criteria c. staff treat clients as cases d. authority belong to position
Observational techniques may be desirable when a. one doesn't know much about the subject under investigation or wants to understandexperience from the point of view of those who are living it
b. researchers are unable to speak directly with the subjects of the study. c. quantitative research techniques are unfamiliar to the researcher. d. the subject has been thoroughly studied by previous research. e. one wants to test a causal hypothesis.
Which of the following is characterized as an attempt by people or groups to control the behaviors of others in order to obtain conformity to established norms?
A. social power B. social control C. primary deviance D. secondary deviance