Albert Cohen created a theory in which he argued that lower class youth experience blocked opportunity to achieve status and gain respect in the conventional society because status and respect are earned by ______.

A. meeting middle class standards
B. excelling in school
C. beating the odds
D. breaking the law


A. meeting middle class standards

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The most common method of handling crime or deviance in acephalous societies was through "restitution."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Your textbook lists several methods that have been prescribed to stop racial profiling. Which of the following is NOT one of the methods given in your textbook?

A. having police officers distribute business cards to all motorists and pedestrians they stop B. arresting all perpetrators regardless of race C. videotaping all traffic stops D. racial and cultural diversity training for police personnel

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Expiation is concerned with making amends or atonement

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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