Which theory was used by Edwin Sutherland to emphasize that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions with others?
A. cultural transmission
B. labeling theory
C. techniques of neutralization
D. societal-reaction approach
Answer: A
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a. matriarchy b. patriarchy c. male dominant society d. modernity
For functionalists, low wages alienate employees rather than motivate them to work harder.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Why are clear and formalized definitions of terms like dependence and abuse important?
A) Doctors and insurance companies use the terms to diagnose and treat conditions, and to decide whether or not to pay for treatment. B) So individuals can subjectively diagnose their drug use as a problem or not. C) Because treatment facilities will only help people who are physically dependent, but not psychologically dependent, on drugs. D) To help law enforcement officers adequately address who the most dangerous actors are in the underground economy.
Cities in the least developed nations are primarily:
a. industrial cities. b. agricultural centers. c. trade and administrative centers. d. patterned after the new industrial cities.