Which of the following is not a main branch of social process theory?

A. Labeling theory
B. Deviance theory
C. Control theory
D. Learning theory


Answer: B

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According to the ____________ theory, individuals commit crime because they are influenced by a series of internal and external biological, sociological, and psychological factors.

a. Structural/Conflict
b. Positivist
c. Environmental
d. Ethical

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_____ involves screening the cases referred to the court

a. A referral c. Adjudication b. Intake d. Disposition

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A misdemeanor is a lesser offense that may be punishable by:

A. a fine, ordinarily not to exceed $500. B. imprisonment for no more than a year. C. a fine, ordinarily not to exceed $500 and/or imprisonment for no more than a year. D. more than one year in prison.

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Through a meta-analysis of 165 studies of school-based prevention programs, Wilson Gottfredson, and Najaka (2001 ) found that:

A) School-based prevention programs are ineffective in decreasing substance abuse and truancy, but were effective in reducing delinquency B) School-based prevention programs are effective in decreasing substance abuse, but ineffective in reducing truancy C) School-based prevention programs are effective for decreasing substance abuse and truancy, but were ineffective in significantly reducing delinquency D) School-based programs were effective in decreasing substance abuse, truancy, and delinquency E) School-based programs were ineffective in decreasing substance abuse, truancy, and delinquency

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