List and explain two forms of adaptation from Merton’s theory of anomie/strain.

What will be an ideal response?


Possibilities: conformity (acceptance of means and goals), innovation (acceptance of goals but not means), rebellion (rejection of goals and means and substitution of alternate goals and means), retreatism (rejection of goals and means, without replacement), and ritualism (acceptance of means but rejection of goals).

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_____________ are concentrated areas of high criminal activity that draw a directed police response.

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

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Loud parties at private residences are a common complaint in some neighborhoods. Unhappy neighbors may contact the police and complain about the noise. The partiers may be violating the disorderly conduct statute if the noise is unreasonable

Whether or not such loud partying constitutes a legally unreasonable noise is determined using the ________ standard. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Discuss the roles of the juvenile defense attorney

What will be an ideal response?

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The Kansas City study occurred in the:

a. 1960s. b. 1970s. c. 1980s. d. 1950s.

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