Differential association theory holds that people learn criminal attitudes and behavior during their adolescence from close, trusted friends or relatives

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Which of the following was NOT taken into account in Sellin and Wolfgang's system for scoring the seriousness of crimes?

a. victim precipitation of the crime b. use of force or a weapon c. injury to the victim d. value of the property stolen

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Which of the following is not a main principle of classical criminology? a. Criminal behavior is rational

b. People who commit crimes weigh the costs and benefits. c. Fear of punishment keeps most people in check. d. Punishment should be tailored to each individual person.

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The "rotten bushel" explanation is which type of explanation for police deviance?

a. societal b. organizational c. individual d. philosophical

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Researchers Cho and Kim (2012) point out that, "Asian victims of intimate partner violence are less likely to use mental health services than any other racial groups."

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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