According to anomie theory, why do people commit crimes?

a. because they have psychological disorders
b. because they learn to commit crimes from their friends
c. because they lack self control
d. because they cannot achieve certain universal goals


d

Sociology

You might also like to view...

The first phase of the Industrial Revolution involved the use of steam power

a. true b. false

Sociology

Local churches are among the ________ organizations in America

a. most segregated b. least segregated c. most egalitarian d. least racist

Sociology

The primary reason that people join normative organizations is

A. to pursue goals they believe are worthwhile. B. to increase their financial status. C. because of coercive pressure. D. to increase the size of their social networks.

Sociology

Which of the following is not one of the legal gains during the second wave feminist movement that made it easier for women to delay or abstain from first marriage?

a. Eisenstadt v. Baird b. Plessy v. Ferguson c. Roe v. Wade d. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act

Sociology