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30. Cultural deviance theory combines elements of _____ and social disorganization theories.

36. When members of the lower class are unable to achieve symbols of success via conventional means, they feel anger, frustration, and resentment. These feelings are collectively referred to as ______.

70. Neutralization theory points out that ______.

75. The children of deviant parents in turn produce ________ children.

60. Which of the following is a path to a criminal career that begins with early stubborn behavior and defiance of parents?

28. People grouped according to economic or social class; characterized by the unequal distribution of wealth, power, and prestige are referred to as a ______.

68. Edwin Sutherland’s differential association theory states that ______.

98. Mala prohibitum crimes, such as traffic offenses and gambling violations, change according to social conditions and attitudes. Criminal law is used to codify these changes, reflecting which purpose of law?

49. What happens when crime control efforts targeting a particular locale help reduce crime in surrounding areas and populations?

62. Social process theories share one basic concept. Which is it?