Which important sociological scholar argued that criminals and their punishment are functional in society, and actually help to define norms and expectations for conformity?
A. Emile Durkheim
B. Cesare Beccaria
C. Travis Hirshchi
D. Cesare Lombroso
Answer: A
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What have studies indicated the recidivism rate for child molesters to be?
a. 5%-12% b. 13%-20% c. 21% -28% d. none of the above
During the Era of Institutionalization for juveniles, officials:
a. linked crime with poverty, uncontrolled immigration, and a lack of parental guidance. b. built many more institutions for juvenile offenders. c. housed juvenile offenders with adults. d. built the first institutions for female juvenile offenders. e. all of the above.
The Ancient Documents Exception to the Hearsay Rule is used:
a. To admit old documents that have been treated as though they are authentic b. To settle disputes when it appears old documents have been altered c. When scholars want to trace the common law d. None of these
Some nations in the continent of Africa are facing a situation where an unknown disease has infected and killed thousands of individuals. What is these large sale epidemics called?
a. Geo-threats b. Continental Contagions c. Mega-pathogens d. A pandemic