According to ______, there is a discrepancy between what the larger structure and culture of society values, and the structural means available to the individual to achieve that which is valued.
A. control theory
B. strain theory
C. subcultural theory
D. scapegoat theory
Answer: B
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Globalization is criticized for its impact on society, especially
a. its effects on cultural and institutional patterns around the world. b. the increase in human rights violations that accompany globalization. c. for the creation of organizations such as the United Nations and NGOs. d. because of the proliferation of multiculturalism.
At one time, many Puerto Ricans were effectively barred from serving in the Chicago Police Department because they failed to meet the height requirement. This was an example of
A. prejudice. B. scapegoating. C. institutional discrimination. D. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
The primary difference between terrorists and other criminals is that
a. terrorists work alone, and not in groups. b. criminals organize into groups like the Mafia, and terrorists do not. c. terrorists are ideologically motivated, criminals do not tend to be. d. even ordinary criminals receive more training than do terrorists. e. criminal acts often receive more advance planning than terrorist acts.
Positive step-parenting experiences are more likely to happen when stepfathers:
A. are supported by their wives in their involvement with and discipline of stepchildren. B. communicate often and well with their stepchildren. C. have prior, involved parenting experience with their natural children. D. all of these answers are correct.