Question

multiple choice 1 point
a criminal organization is involved in illegal drug trafficking, money laundering, and extortion. what category of crime does this organization primarily exemplify?
white-collar crime
organized crime
cyber-crime
street crime

multiple choice 1 point
charles taking two pieces of candy instead of one from a candy bowl at halloween is an example of:
crime
felonious behavior
deviance
being a grinch

multiple choice 1 point
according to robert mertons strain theory, what response involves accepting cultural goals but using illegitimate means to achieve them?
ritualism
retreatism
conformity
innovation

Explanation:

• Question 4: Organized crime involves structured groups (like the described criminal organization) engaging in illegal activities (drug - trafficking, money - laundering, extortion). White - collar crime is more about non - violent financial crimes by individuals in business/government. Cyber - crime is related to computer - based crimes. Street crime is more about individual, often violent, crimes in public spaces.
• Question 5: Deviance is behavior that violates social norms. Taking extra candy is a minor violation of social norms (the norm of taking one piece). Crime is a more serious legal violation. Felonious behavior is a serious crime. "Being a grinch" is a non - sociological, more colloquial term.
• Question 6: According to Merton's strain theory, innovation is when individuals accept cultural goals (e.g., financial success) but use illegitimate means (e.g., theft, fraud). Ritualism is rejecting cultural goals but following the means. Retreatism is rejecting both goals and means. Conformity is accepting both goals and legitimate means.

Answer:

• Question 4: Organized Crime
• Question 5: deviance
• Question 6: Innovation