Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Merton delineated five modes of deviant adaptation.
2. Murray argued that poverty was the fault of the individual.
3. There is consistent empirical evidence that exposure to strain increases the likelihood of criminal offending.
4. U.S. social institutions are arranged to be subservient to and supportive of the economy.
5. Taming and counteracting the American Dream will be easy to do.
1. False
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
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A) when a suspect is hogtied and doused with pepper spray B) when a suspect is has force used upon him/her prior to questioning C) when a suspect is subjected to any verbal or psychological abuse D) when a suspect is assailed with psychological pressure and physical force
Refer to the above table. Between 2009 and 2010 real GDP
A) increased by $158.2 billion. B) increased by $191.7 billion. C) increased by $87.6 billion. D) increased by $1.7 billion.
Postconviction remedies are also called collateral attacks
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Match the sentencing goal to its definition.
A) Attempts to prevent potential offenders from becoming involved in crime by making an example of the offender being sentenced. B) Separates offenders from the community to reduce opportunities for future criminality C) A just deserts perspective that emphasizes taking revenge and holds offenders responsible for their crimes D) Attempts to make the victim and community "whole again" by addressing the damage crime causes E) Uses punishment to prevent a particular offender from engaging in repeat criminality F) Attempts to reform convicted offenders and reduce the likelihood of future criminality 1) General deterrence 2) Retribution 3) Incapacitation 4) Specific deterrence 5) Restoration 6) Rehabilitation