Which one of the following is not one of the definitional perspectives found in contemporary criminology?
a. political
b. sociological
c. environmental
d. legalistic
Answer: c
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A) ?the civil rights movement. B) ?the return of disgruntled veterans from the Vietnam War. C) ?the persecution of hippies. D) ?the civil rights movement, return of disgruntled Vietnam War veterans, and the persecution of hippies
You are a voter trying to decide which candidate for sheriff will get your vote. You are most interested in your local jails locking up as many wrongdoers as possible and keeping them locked up. Based on this criterion, you should vote for the candidate who ______.
A. wants to redesign the existing jail to give it a pod-style design B. is willing to turn the jail's recreation areas into dormitory-style inmate housing C. believes in alternatives to incarceration D. wants to bring in more clergy and service organizations to jails
Human error often contributes to accidents. Which of the following IS NOT one of the types of human error as identified in the textbook?
a. Mistakes or errors in planning b. Technical failures c. Legal violations of safety laws d. Deliberate deviations from safe practices
Match the following terms to their definitions
1. Persistent thief a. A preference for a certain type of criminal offense 2. Offense specialization b. A person whose property crimes are guided mainly by opportunity 3. Professional criminal c. A person who continues to commit property crimes despite not having a high level of success 4. Occasional offender d. A person who makes a living from property crimes and engages in offending that is planned