The argument that crime can be reduced by increasing individuals’ sense of ownership and generating a sense of belonging in an area through its physical design is central to the idea of ______.

A. atavism
B. defensible space
C. general deterrence
D. hedonism


B. defensible space

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There is no standard to determine if a recidivism rate is high or low

a. True b. False

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The first step in an ethical egoism evaluation of an ethical dilemma is the question ______?

a. will others benefit from what will benefit me most b. which option has the lowest risk of causing pain c. what would a virtuous person do d. what act/option would most benefit me

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Compare and contrast rampage killers and typical murderers.

What will be an ideal response?

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According to Gresham Sykes, the major problems faced by new inmates like the loss of liberty, a lack of material possessions, deprivation of goods and services, the loss of heterosexual relationships, the loss of personal autonomy, and a reduction in personal security were referred to as the ________.

A. inmate subcultures B. essential corrections C. prison argots D. pains of imprisonment

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