Ch. 8 (Park & Kim)

Front

What is the main focus of social structure theory?

Back

Social and economic factors

Front

Which theory examines the impact of social development on criminal behavior?

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Development Theory

Front

What is the phenomenon called when deviant behavior occurs due to the collapse of social norms?

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Anomie

Front

According to strain theory, what can individuals do when they cannot achieve societal goals through legitimate means?

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Engage in deviant behavior

Front

What are examples of cultural goals in society?

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Wealth and success

Front

What is the concept that accepts both social goals and institutionalized means?

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Conformity

Front

What does General Strain Theory (GST) emphasize as a contributing factor to criminal behavior?

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Negative emotions resulting from strain

Front

In differential opportunity theory, what subculture emerges when access to both legitimate and illegitimate means is restricted?

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Retreatist subculture

Front

Which theory suggests that the collapse of social institutions leads to crime?

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Social Disorganization Theory

Front

What does the institutional anomie theory suggest about society?

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Economic institutions dominate and weaken other institutions