Which approach framed their analysis of crime and deviance in terms of this preservation of power by the ruling class ?

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Merton describes types of response to a situation where there are widely socially endorsed values but limited means of achieving them. Which of his types describes an acceptance of the values but willingness to use any means to achieve them?

A. Conformists B. innovators C. ritualists D. retrealists...

What is the term that describes repeat offending by those who have been in prison ?

A. rehabilitation B. deterrence C. reform D. recidivism...

Lombroso claimed that______________?

A. criminals were socialized into an underworld of crime B. no act is intrinsically deviant C. biological failings drove some people into crime D. women were less likely to be arrested than men...

Labelling theory encourages ________ as a way to completely avoid the stigmatization process?

A. restitution B. legalization C. radical non-intervention D. decriminalization E. retribution...

Which of the following statements about crime and deviance is false ?

A. the concept of ‘deviance’ is much broader than ‘crime’ B. deviance and crime very often overlap C. the concept of deviance can be applied to individuals and groups D. deviance is normally sanctioned by law...