Theories that focus attention on struggles between individuals and/or groups in terms of power differentials fall into what general category?
A. labeling theory
B. conflict theory
C. strain theory
D. social control theory
B. conflict theory
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In the postindustrial economy of today, the United States manufactures more of the goods it consumes.
a. true b. false
According to _____ theory, delinquent youths are loners who do not form attachments to others
a. rational choice b. anomie/alienation c. social disorganization d. strain
In the United States, criminal justice policy was traditionally the responsibility of
What will be an ideal response?
You are a police officer trying to find a kidnap victim, who has a health problem that requires medical treatment in the next six hours for him to survive. You have located an individual who has admitted to the kidnapping but refuses to provide further information. Your partner says that you should leave the interview room, and he will "encourage" the suspect to talk. You know that your partner
is trying to protect you from an allegation of violating the suspect's rights by using force and threats to compel the information from the suspect. You also know that without this action you will likely not find the kidnap victim in time. What do you do? Does your course of action conform with the law? Why or why not? What will be an ideal response?