In a self-fulfilling prophecy, the social–psychological and practical consequences of official labeling thus lead to _____, or the commission of continued deviance and the adoption of a deviant lifestyle
a. criminal consistency
b. positivist magnification
c. deviance amplification
d. violence variation
Answer: c
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a. those with endorsements b. those with sponsorship c. those by unattached researchers d. those by well known organizations
Project BUILD (Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development) is a ______ based violence prevention curriculum for youths in detention who come from a community with gang presence.
A. Miami B. Los Angeles C. New York D. Chicago
Killings considered less serious or less blameworthy but not justifiable are labeled _____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Police officers must be imaginative, which allows them to adjust to changes in the environment and police strategies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false