According to Merton, the __________ mode of adaptation involves rejecting culturally defined goals but accepting socially approved means

a. Conformity
b. Innovation
c. Ritualism
d. Retreatism


Answer: C

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Problems with the professional model of policing, which began to arise during the late 1960s, included all but which one of the following?

a. Research indicated that conventional police methods could not deal with rising crime. b. Fear of crime rose. c. Many powerful politicians were wrestling for control of the FBI. d. The antiwar and civil rights movements challenged the police.

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Which of the following is not considered a line function in a normal full service police department?

A) communications B) auto theft unit C) youth services D) gambling squad

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Evaluation studies on programs for high-risk youth find ______ parent’s skills and children’s problem behaviors.

A. an unknown relationship between B. a null effect on C. a positive effect between D. a negative effect between

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Which statement about the concept of probable cause is true?

a. The concept is strikingly similar to the "preponderance of evidence" and "beyond a reasonable doubt" standards that are used in court proceedings. b. Whether probable cause exists is determined by considering only the subjective perceptions of the officer(s) involved. c. The concept of probable cause is a finely tuned standard that has a precise understanding among those who use it. d. The concept deals with probability that evidence will be found or that the individual committed an offense.

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