______ perspective argues that an individual’s propensity for crime is largely determined during childhood as a result of incompetent parenting and tends to persist thereafter.

A. Differential association theory
B. Self-control theory
C. Social learning theory
D. Social bonding theory


B. Self-control theory

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Of those youths killed by a firearm, ______ of victims are African Americans and 19% are Hispanics.

A. 68% B. 34% C. 94% D. 23%

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______ is considered to be the central feature of New Terrorism.

a. Economy b. Education c. Religion d. Gender

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Discuss and evaluate the frequency and type of drugs used today in the United States by youth. Provide statistical examples.

What will be an ideal response?

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The number of items that a prisoner may purchase or receive through legitimate channels ____________from state to state and from facility to facility:

a. is similar b. is constitutionally determined c. differs d. are the same

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