A particular student wants to do well in school but never seems to be able to earn higher than a D. In pursuit of academic success, the student begins to cheat on exams. This is most consistent with which form of adaptation in Merton's theory of anomie/strain?
a. Conformity
b. Innovation
c. Rebellion
d. Retreatism
b. Innovation
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10. Any employee wishing to initiate an Equal Employment (EEO) complaint arising out of the prohibited conduct described earlier must contact an EEO official within _____ days of the incident
Fill in the blank with correct words.
Which of the following terms pertains to a witness's ability to remember events, communicate effectively, and understand the importance of telling the truth?
a. Credibility b. Impeachment c. Competence d. Accrediting
________ broadcasting has been part of American culture since the invention of electronic media.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
According to the text, a juvenile who runs away from home is an example of what type of offender?
a. status offender b. chronic offender c. criminal d. none of these choices