Which of the following did Robert Merton argue might cause normlessness?

A. racial homogeny
B. social change
C. poverty
D. economic opportunity


B. social change

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__________ criminologists argue that the only effective way to reduce conflict in society is to replace the existing capitalist system in the U.S. with a socialist economic structure

a. Radical-Marxist b. Peacemaking c. Left-realist d. Postmodern

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In the United Kingdom, probation officers are called ______.

a. offender managers b. community wardens c. constables d. watchmen

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Burgess and Akers argued that criminal behavior and attitudes are more likely to be _____ if they are reinforced, or rewarded, usually by friends, family, or both

a. innate b. learned c. biological d. institutional

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__________ clients have been convicted of violent crimes or drug distribution.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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