These theories use social and environmental characteristics to explain crime:

a. Strain theories
b. Social structure theories
c. Anomie-based theories
d. Social Learning Theories


b. Social structure theories

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_____________ theories of behavior propose individuals have normal growth patterns in such areas as morality and emotional maturity

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When a private individual is used deliberately in place of the police, Fourth Amendment protections are triggered

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What does it meant to have concurrent jurisdiction of a youthful offender?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which one of the following is not one of the definitional perspectives found in contemporary criminology?

a. political b. sociological c. environmental d. legalistic

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