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luvbio

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Tommy's grandmother is concerned that Tommy will join a gang because she is not able to provide Tommy with the material possessions he is asking for. If this is the case, Tommy is experiencing ___________________ because he cannot achieve success as defined by the larger society.
 
  a. cultural transmission
 b. focal concerns
 c. middle-class measuring rods
  d. status frustration

Question 2

According to the text, during the last decade, the teen murder rate decreased by approximately 20 percent.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

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