Using the terms of Robert Merton's strain theory, which of the following concepts correctly describes the behavior of a school “dropout” who rejects both cultural goals and the conventional means to reach them?
a. innovator
b. ritualist
c. retreatist
d. rebel
c. retreatist
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) increased the rates of U.S. Immigration B) were used to replace slum lords C) were never used for the replacement of housing for urban residents D) were used to actually fund urban farming initiatives
When there is a history of abuse, calling the police can make the partner more violent
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)