Which one of the following crime rates was higher in the United States than in Europe during the 1980s and 1990s?

Which sociological perspective emphasizes that societies literally could not function if massive numbers of people defied standards of appropriate conduct?

An important aspect of labeling theory is the recognition that some people or groups have the power to define labels and apply them to others. This view recalls the emphasis placed on the social significance of power by the:

According to Merton, the most common adaptation in the anomie theory of deviance is:

Which of the following is a leading exponent of the view that the criminal justice system serves the interests of the powerful?

A burglar who wants to live in the suburbs along with lawyers and stockbrokers will pursue material success by violating the law. In Robert Merton's terms, the burglar is a(n):

In Merton's terms, a person who has abandoned the goal of material success and become compulsively committed to the institutional means is a (an):

Gambling, public drunkenness, prostitution, and smoking marijuana are often considered:

Which of the following suggested that the punishments established within a culture help to define acceptable behavior and thus contribute to stability?

If we fail to respect and obey social norms, we may face punishment through informal or formal: