According to sociologist Egon Bittner, the coercive authority of policing is the distinguishing feature that sets law enforcement apart from other professions
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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Risk factors that explain violence and deviance in youth include:
a. Character risks. b. The presence of early aggressive behaviors. c. Family relationships and influences. d. All of the above
Which term did Emile Durkheim coin to refer to normlessness, or a lack of rules, within society?
a. anomie b. proletariat c. rebellion d. strain
A few states make conviction of a felony and the resulting incarceration grounds for uncontested divorce.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Travis Hirschi argues against theory integration for one primary reason which is:
a. Theories are relevant only for a limited time. b. Statistical tests must be crafted for each theory individually. c. Theorists should first develop an agreed upon method of integration. d. The basic assumptions of individual theories are incompatible.