The belief that criminal behavior is defined by those in power in such a way as to protect and advance their own self-interest is known as ________?

a. the conflict view
b. the consensus view
c. the majority view
d. the political view


Answer: a. the conflict view

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_________________is a repetitive pattern of behavior that is intended to gain power and control over a person

a. Physical abuse b. Sexual abuse c. Battering d. Child abuse

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What do recidivism rates suggest about the crime control theory?

A. These tools work together to explain why criminals commit crimes. B. Low recidivism rates show that crime control policies work. C. High recidivism rates show that crime control policies do not work. D. These tools explain why men commit more crimes than women.

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Angela Browne and David Finkelhor’s review of the literature on sexual abuse revealed that abuse by ________ has a more negative impact than abuse by others

A) father/stepfather B) mother C) brother D) sister

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The ____________, the parole bureaucracy, and the experiences of the offender are the three forces that influence a newly released offender's adjustment to society

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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