Strain theory proposes that when ________, people resort to deviant means to accomplish socially defined goals.

A. conventional opportunities are blocked
B. opportunities arise
C. influenced by a deviant subculture
D. pressured by expectations


Answer: A

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. the likelihood that the median will be the most frequent score. b. the likelihood the mean and the median and the mode will all have the same value. c. the likelihood that the samples were drawn from populations with equal medians. d. none of the above

Sociology

According to Lawson's article, "How Child Molesters Explain their

Deviance," the child molesters felt isolated as children, but not as adults. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

Sociology