What perspective in criminology, other than learning theory, holds that crime is mostly normative (relatively normal and reasonably expected) behavior?
a. Psychological
b. Biological
c. Control
d. Strain
Answer: C
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Vehicles are often used in America to carry out crimes
a. True b. False
A specific agency or entity should be charged with implementing the law and protecting the rights of individuals who would suffer if there was noncompliance with the law. This is the factor of ______.
A. information B. external support C. protection D. responsibility
Julia was arrested and charged with burglary. At her disposition hearing, the judge decided that Julia did not need a secure custodial setting but that she could not return home. Julia could be placed in a:
A. detention facility. B. state-run prison. C. boot camp. D. group home.
What did Douglas Lipton and colleagues conclude with regard to the effectiveness of probation programs?
A) Probationers have a significantly higher violation rate than parolees. B) If placed on probation, recidivism rates of a large number of offenders now incarcerated will be higher. C) Intensive probation supervision is associated with higher recidivism rates for youths under age 18. D) Recidivism rates of a large number of incarcerated offenders would remain constant on probation.