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mydiamond

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In Mertons version of strain theory, the set of purposes and interests a culture defines as legitimate objectives for individuals are called ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

When delinquents commit crimes for the hell of it, Cohen refers to this as ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


katara

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: culturally defined goals

Answer to Question 2

Answer: nonutilitarian


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