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Zoey63294

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Merton's version of anomie-strain theory is based on the premise that
 
  a) the breakdown of social norms, or anomie, allows deviance to occur.
  b) society encourages the individual to engage in deviance.
  c) deviant behavior is the expression of the individual's primitive psychological desires.
  d) society cannot restrain the individual from using power to prevent deviance.

Question 2

Arrests are highest in __________ and lowest in __________.
 
  a. large cities; rural areas
 b. rural areas; the Midwest
  c. small towns, inner city districts
  d. smaller cities; big cities


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Reply #1 on: Jul 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b) society encourages the individual to engage in deviance.

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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