Which of the following is a social process theory?
a. Social disorganization theory
b. Strain theory
c. Labeling theory
d. Life course theory
C
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To reduce prison overcrowding, states have:
a. built new prisons. b. increased the size of existing prisons. c. used diversion programs. d. used probation and house arrest. e. all of the above.
After successfully pursuing an appeal, the double jeopardy provision of the federal constitution prevents a judge from giving a harsher sentence upon re-conviction because otherwise the possibility of a harsher sentence would cause many defendants to
forego exercising a legal right to appeal. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. UCR data indicate that males account for annual arrest rates for murder at a ratio of 9:1 compared to women. 2. Gender discrepancies in violent offending are likely due to socialization and biological factors. 3. Violence is behavior that is typically acquired in early adulthood. 4. Ethnic and racial differences in violent crime rates are not due to genetic or biological factors. 5. Young children are especially susceptible to long-term effects of media violence on aggressive behavior.
In 1925, Cyril Burt linked female delinquency to _____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word