Merton's Anomie Theory of Criminal Behavior Stresses

question 21

Multiple Choice

Merton's anomie theory of criminal behavior stresses:

• A) the importance of socialization and middle-class measuring rods.
• B) the idea that American society emphasizes common success goals without providing equal access to the means for obtaining them.
• C) the idea that criminal personality is not inherited, but tendencies toward criminal behavior are.
• D) the importance of the individual's early family environment in determining attitudes toward crime.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay; a measure of consumer benefit.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount a producer is actually paid for a good compared to the minimum amount they would accept for the good.

Excess Supply

A market condition where the quantity of a commodity available for sale exceeds the quantity demanded at the current price.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service and what they actually receive, representing their gain.