Of all social disorganization variables, Pyrooz and colleagues (2010) found ______ to have the MOST impact on gang membership rates in their study of 100 cities in the United States.

a. economic disadvantage
b. population heterogeneity
c. residential mobility
d. collective efficacy


b. population heterogeneity

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a. crime. b. fear reduction.. c. reduction of community tensions. d. gives police valuable information.

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The likelihood of rules violations by released offenders is affected by the intensity and __________ of their supervision

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A crime, in general, is most likely to occur under which set of conditions?

A) ?on an August day with a temperature of 80 degrees B) ?on a July day with a temperature of 98 degrees C) ?on an April day with a temperature of 78 degrees D) ?on a November day with a temperature of 67 degrees

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The most effective juvenile programs involve a heavy dose of discipline and deterrence

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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