Which of the following is typical of a life course persistent offender?

a. Inconsistencies in antisocial behavior from one place to another
b. A successful transition to achieving legitimate autonomy
c. Consistent involvement in antisocial behavior across a wide spectrum of social situations
d. School behavior within socially acceptable bounds


Answer: c

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The ideology of the extreme left wing is often characterized by which of the following?

a. calls for cooperation among people of all nationalities, races, and religions b. exhortations for working class revolution c. belief systems that promote racial and national superiority over non-members of the group d. campaigns for positive reform through democratic process

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In addition to the three features of crime (actus reus,mens rea, and concurrence), four additional principles are necessary to fully appreciate contemporary understandings of crime

They are causation, a resulting harm, the ________, and necessary attendant circumstances. A) degree of crime B) principle of legality C) void-for-vagueness principle D) "but for" rule

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The liberation and opportunity perspective argues that as the gender gap narrows, the behavior of men and women will become more different

a. True b. False

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