Word Analysis

question 28

Multiple Choice

Word Analysis. Examine the words and/or phrases for each question below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option which does not fit the pattern.

• A) Modified Mercalli
• B) energy
• C) Richter
• D) amplitude

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Definitions:

Strain Theory

A sociological perspective that views deviance as the result of a disconnection between societal goals and the means available to achieve them.

Crime

Is deviance that is against the law.

Urban Living Conditions

The circumstances and factors affecting the daily life of people living in urban areas, including housing, environmental quality, and access to services.

Functionalist Perspective

A theoretical approach in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, emphasizing the interconnections of societal elements.