Because crime rates are higher in lower-class areas, many criminologists believe that the causes of crime are rooted in socioeconomic factors.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Our values are permanent and cannot be changed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Discuss the nine propositions of differential association theory and further elaborate on the two propositions that are the "cornerstone" of Sutherland's theory
What will be an ideal response?
______ refers to the principle that offenders with similar criminal behaviors exhibit similar characteristics.
a. MO b. Geographical profiling c. Psychological profiling d. Homology
Which of the following is an inaccurate comment about what is more "newsworthy" in the media in regards to crime?
a. Homicides are considered more "newsworthy" when the victim is white b. Victims who are perpetrated against by a stranger are considered more "newsworthy" than a victim who knows the perpetrator c. Rape is the most likely crime to be reported d. Crimes against children are considered more "newsworthy" than crimes against the adults