Although criminal offenders are people predisposed to crime, they are not robots who commit crime without restraint. According to the general theory of crime, change in the frequency of criminal activity is a function of:

a. change in one's level of impulsivity. c. change in criminal opportunity.
b. change in one's level of self-control. d. change in environmental conditions.


C

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Which of the following statements about technology and crime is true?

A. Computers and other technologies also create opportunities to commit new kinds of crimes, such as cybercrime and counterfeiting. B. Technology has led to the illegal downloading of software, music, videos, and other copyrighted materials. C. Cyber criminals use computers to steal information, resources, or funds. D. Technology has led to the dissemination of child pornography. E. All of the above are true.

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Criminal charges are generally not filed when which type of law is violated?

A. Civil law B. Criminal law C. Case law D. Statutory law

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Conflict between _______ and _______ presents significant challenges for administrators

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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These allowed for the appointment of overseers to place destitute or neglected children as servants in the homes of the affluent, where they were trained in agricultural, trade, or domestic services

a. Poor Laws b. Primogeniture c. Parens patriae legislation d. CHINS Doctrine

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