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What is the practice of determining personality traits and criminal tendencies by examining the shape and size of the skull called?
What is the practice of determining personality traits and criminal tendencies by examining the shape and size of the skull called?
- Somatotype
- Anomie
- Phrenology (correct)
- Human Ecology
Which theory views society as a system of interconnected parts working together to maintain stability and equilibrium?
Which theory views society as a system of interconnected parts working together to maintain stability and equilibrium?
- Conformity
- Selective Breeding
- Ritualism
- Functionalism (correct)
What term refers to a state of normlessness or confusion resulting from a lack of clear social norms?
What term refers to a state of normlessness or confusion resulting from a lack of clear social norms?
- Innovation
- Social Disorganization (correct)
- Manifest Function
- Latent Function
Which mode of adaptation involves individuals accepting societal goals but rejecting traditional means, leading to deviant behavior?
Which mode of adaptation involves individuals accepting societal goals but rejecting traditional means, leading to deviant behavior?
According to classical theories, what is emphasized in explaining behavior?
According to classical theories, what is emphasized in explaining behavior?
Which level of theory focuses on individual interactions and behaviors?
Which level of theory focuses on individual interactions and behaviors?
What does conflict theory emphasize as a driver of social behavior?
What does conflict theory emphasize as a driver of social behavior?
What is the main concept behind determinism?
What is the main concept behind determinism?
Which 18th-century period is characterized by a focus on reason and skepticism of traditional authority?
Which 18th-century period is characterized by a focus on reason and skepticism of traditional authority?
What does the theory of atavism suggest about criminal behavior?
What does the theory of atavism suggest about criminal behavior?
What does social disorganization theory focus on?
What does social disorganization theory focus on?
Which concept aligns with the belief in improving the genetic quality of the human population?
Which concept aligns with the belief in improving the genetic quality of the human population?