What is ironic about the short prison sentences white-collar offenders are likely to receive?
a. The short sentences can still ruin their life and career
b. With short sentences, white-collar offenders are more likely to offend again or from prison because
they have the attitude that it can’t get any worse
c. Most depression and adjustment problems occur first few months of imprisonment
d. All of the above
c. Most depression and adjustment problems occur first few months of imprisonment
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This type of systematic search involves the crime scene being subdivided into segments and each sector is searched as an individual unit
a. point-to point movement b. zone or sector search c. ever-narrowing circle d. ever-widening circle
The method by which individuals are assumed to logically weigh the anticipated benefits of a given course of action against its possible costs is known as ______.
a. the utilitarian principle b. hedonistic calculus c. the punishment doctrine d. the Code of Hammurabi
Which of the following racial/ethnic groups makes up on one percent of cases across all offense types?
a. African American b. White c. Hispanic/Latino d. American Indian
According to Merton, the adaptation of ______ occurs when an individual rejects both the culturally accepted goals and means and becomes a social dropout.
A. innovation B. retreatism C. ritualism D. rebellion