In his theory of ______, Howard Becker argued that stigma producing events led to criminal careers.
a. social reaction
b. social control
c. stigmatization
d. primary deviance
Ans: a. social reaction
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What is the most frequent outcome for those found NGRI?
A. The defendant is sent home under house arrest. B. The defendant is hospitalized. C. The defendant is sent home with case management services. D. The defendant is set free.
Which of these is a likely reason some groups that oppose the death penalty focus on the economic costs of capital punishment?
A. Some religions require their followers to focus on economic issues before moral issues. B. The average voter is not that interested in criminal justice. C. People are generally swayed more by money issues than emotional issues. D. Financial differences are easier to measure and debate than emotional differences.
Parents have a legal duty to provide their children with the following EXCEPT
a. education b. reasonable physical environment c. money d. clothing
Under the old common law, the punishment for burglary was ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word