Which of the following theories view property crime as learned behavior in which the offender becomes socialized to engage in criminal activity?
a. anomie theory
b. developmental/life course theory
c. differential association theory
d. routine activities theory
c. differential association theory
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The "BTK Killer" was
a. Herbert William Mullin b. Bobby Theodore Kantor c. Dennis Rader d. John Allen Muhammad
Roberg et al., argued that the trend _________ federalization undercuts the state and local officers and agencies who are in the _______ position to deal with crime
a. Away from / best c. Toward / worst b. Away from / worst d. Toward / best
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. A high proportion of females in prison for committing violent crimes did so while on their premenstrual cycle when they experience an influx of testosterone. 2. Doctors typically prescribe individuals diagnosed with ADHD a stimulant because these individuals have significantly low levels of ANS arousal. 3. Some children do not feel anxiety when being physically punished (e.g., spanked) and are likely to have lower-than-average levels of ANS functioning and are also likely to become chronic offenders if this disorder is not addressed. 4. Research has consistently found both genetics and environment influence behavior, particularly the interaction between the two. 5. For every dollar spent on maternal/infant health care, studies show that not only will many dollars in criminal justice processing and prison time be saved but also many lives, due to the reduction in violence.
The weapon most commonly used in homicides in the United States is a knife
Indicate whether the statement is true or false