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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?
Phrenology
Which theory views society as a system of interconnected parts working together to maintain stability and equilibrium?
Functionalism
What term refers to a state of normlessness or confusion resulting from a lack of clear social norms?
Social Disorganization
Which mode of adaptation involves individuals accepting societal goals but rejecting traditional means, leading to deviant behavior?
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According to classical theories, what is emphasized in explaining behavior?
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Which level of theory focuses on individual interactions and behaviors?
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What does conflict theory emphasize as a driver of social behavior?
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What is the main concept behind determinism?
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Which 18th-century period is characterized by a focus on reason and skepticism of traditional authority?
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What does the theory of atavism suggest about criminal behavior?
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What does social disorganization theory focus on?
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Which concept aligns with the belief in improving the genetic quality of the human population?
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