The perspective that "crime will be less likely when the potential for getting caught outweighs any likely benefits of breaking the law" is known as ________ theory
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Deterrence
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Aristotle believed that a virtuous character is developed by ______.
a. leading others b. following others c. education d. repetition
Which of the following squad formations has the hand signal of both hands above the head with the fingers meeting at the tips in an inverted V?
A) squad diagonal B) squad align C) squad assemble D) squad wedge E) squad march
The legal system is depicted as an obstacle to crime fighting with complex procedures and trials as well as dramatic adversarial contests. In reality, though:
a. Few accused actually go to trial and unexciting plea bargains are the norm b. The legal system is far more complex c. The legal system makes it easier to fight crime because prosecutors know how to talk with the media d. Crime fighting is the complex part of the process
Research by Dorn leads him to believe that:
a. The dropout problem is a function of inequality of educational opportunity rather than the failure of individual students. b. The proportion of African Americans who fail to graduate do not take advantage of the services and support provided by the educational system. c. The relatively high dropout rate among minorities is due to individual lack of interest and follow-through. d. Minorities who dropout prefer the economic opportunities of the streets and choose to leave for greater financial gain at a younger age.