Some have argued that recidivism rates indicate the American criminal justice system ________ in preventing chronic crime.

A. is effective
B. is ineffective
C. has stepped up efforts
D. has made significant progress


Answer: B

Sociology

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An example of how groups become ________ is the fact that certain groups that were previously defined by their ethnic backgrounds are now racially identified, such as "Hispanics" or "Asian Americans."

a. racialized b. self-identified c. equalized d. marginalized

Sociology

According to Robert Merton's strain theory, _____ occurs when people challenge both the approved goals and the approved means for achieving them and advocate an alternative set of goals or means

a. retreatism b. rebellion c. innovation d. ritualism

Sociology

Several reasons for developing a personal philosophy of family life education include all but which of the following?

a. It helps FLEs relate FLE to the needs of the larger society. b. It provides a sense of direction and purpose as FLEs. c. It helps FLEs get in touch with his or her own beliefs and their influence. d. It provides meaning to one’s own family relationships.

Sociology

Large mainstream media companies are currently lobbying federal legislators to

A. abolish certain forms of new media. B. restore the reputation of traditional print media. C. guarantee that new media are organized around democratic values. D. extend their control over how new media are used.

Sociology