Explain Hirschi’s four elements of social bonding theory.

What will be an ideal response?


Social bonding is a control theory that assumes that individuals are predisposed to commit crime and that conventional bonds prevent or reduce offending. This bond is made up of four constructs: attachments, commitment, involvement, and moral beliefs regarding committing crime.

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Any crime perpetrated through the use of computer technology is known as ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Describe the process of comparing two fibers via microscopic and analytical methods. What morphological characteristics should a criminalist compare in these steps?

What will be an ideal response?

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If a warrant is issued in violation of the particularity clause, the ensuing search is invalid even if the officers actually exercise proper restraint in executing their search

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Research shows that nonwhite correctional officers experience more stress than white officers

a. True b. False

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