Social disorganization has been defined as a "decrease of the influence of existing social rules of behavior on individual members of the group," caused by social changes at the neighborhood or community level of analysis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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A man's wallet is taken at gunpoint. Later, it is discovered that the gun was actually a toy. The crime committed was most likely

a. shoplifting b. hijacking c. larceny d. robbery

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What does fleeting possession permit?

What will be an ideal response?

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Jean Luetin sits on the governor's committee on corrections and community welfare. She is to work with this panel to decrease the state's prison population. She and the other board members do not see eye to eye. Ms. Luetin feels that this is going to be quite the challenge, but will take advantage of every opportunity to improve the correctional facility. ? Both Ms. Luetin and the board determine that they must set up intensive counseling in prison of both sexes and even juveniles to assist in fighting one of the largest prison population problems, which is: a. gambling.b. drugs.c. rape.d. incest.e. murder.

What will be an ideal response?

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The U.S. Supreme Court decided in Tennessee v. Garner (1985) that:

a. police cannot shoot a fleeing suspect if he poses no imminent danger. b. suspects can be engaged with deadly force in the presence of bystanders who could possibly be harmed. c. lethal force can be applied against non-dangerous criminal suspects. d. lethal force is permitted against misdemeanor offenders.

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