______ refers to the breakdown of the power of informal community rules to regulate conduct.

A. Focal concern
B. General strain
C. Social disorganization
D. Social ecology


C. Social disorganization

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Of the felons convicted in state courts in 2006, 82% were sentenced to active prison terms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding research on the mitigation of terrorist attacks on infrastructure?

a. Research has only begun in recent years. b. Extensive research has been undertaken. c. Scholars have difficulty operationalizing the concept of mitigation. d. Government research is given priority.

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This type of intelligence is used to identify and solve an immediate crime or security problem

a. Strategic b. Tactical c. Evidential d. Operational

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To be guilty of conspiracy, one must __________________

a. know and see one's co-conspirators b. be a party to an explicit agreement to commit a crime c. be unsuccessful in committing the target crime d. None of these is correct.

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