In Robert Merton’s strain theory of deviance, which of the following concepts refers to the process of seeking conventional goals but rejecting the conventional means to achieve them?
a. innovation
b. ritualism
c. retreatism
d. rebellion
a. innovation
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Merton's theory assumes the premise that lower-income people have a higher propensity to commit deviant acts compared to higher-income people
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
__________ crime refers primarily to actions such as murder, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault and involves force or the threat of force against others
a. Organized b. Public order c. Violent d. Property
What is the problem with the following response set? How old are you? 25 or less 25 to 65 65 or older
a. The concept is not operationalized. b. The response set is not mutually exclusive. c. The constructs are multi-dimensional. d. the conceptual definition e. none of these
Which of the following is an example of the ability to manage stress from the family strengths model?
A. seeking help if one cannot solve the problem oneself B. keeping problems to oneself C. Strong families do not experience stress and so do not need coping strategies. D. being task oriented