What is the conceptual basis for social structure theories, particularly the ecological school?
What will be an ideal response?
• Social structure theories explain crime by reference to the institutional structure of society
• The various formal and informal arrangements between social groups are seen as the root causes of crime and deviance
• Those aspects of society contributing to low socioeconomic status are significant causes of crime
• Members of socially and economically disadvantaged groups are considered more likely to commit crime
• Economic and social disenfranchisement are seen as fundamental causes of crime
• Crime as primarily a lower-class phenomenon
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The "versus" in a case name is indicated by a:
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Psychological research has established that human behavior is more consistent ______ than ______.
A. across situations; across time B. across time; across situations C. in noncriminals; in criminals D. in criminal offenders; in noncriminals
Evaluations of electronic monitoring show that recidivism rates are much lower in electronic monitoring programs than in traditional programs
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false