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Which term refers to the practice of having more than one spouse simultaneously?

The use of drugs such as heroin and crack tend to be higher in urban areas among the poor and racial minorities. This reflects the impact of structure, poverty, and racial inequality or ________ explanations for drug abuse.    

According to Robert Merton, drug addicts represent ________ because they have dropped out of conventional society.  In other words, they have given up on the goals and means for achieving them.

Symbolic interaction focuses on the way families contribute to economic inequality. 

Most sexual behavior researchers believe the best way to reduce teenage pregnancy is to abstain from having sex. 

Those with more education tend to consume more alcohol.

Women commit more crimes than men.

The self-report survey is administered to tens of thousands of randomly selected households each year and is conducted by the Department of Justice.

Radical conflict theory evokes the basic views of Karl Marx who emphasizes the exploitation and oppression of the poor.

What role do ‘drug courts’ play in the justice system?