According to social control theory, deviant behavior occurs
A. when the means for achieving culturally approved goals is blocked.
B. when people no longer accept the goals considered desirable by society.
C. when attachment to social bonds breaks down.
D. as a result of emotional stress.
Answer: C
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a. existing only in the human mind. b. an objective reality. c. changing dramatically from moment to moment. d. having no clear existence at all.
According to Marx what one has to own or control to produce things of economic value is called
a. Ideology b. False consciousness c. Capital d. The means of production
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A) the behaviors of abuse are the same in both. B) both solely use uxoricide to intimidate the victims. C) the abusers are legally bound to the victims in both. D) both solely involve symbolic aggression.
The Marxist political-economy model suggests that ________
a. power is no longer concentrated in the hands of a few. b. an anti-democratic bias exists in the capitalist system. c. power is widely dispersed throughout society. d. many people do not vote because they are satisfied with the political system.