_________ is the principle that crime can be prevented or displaced by modifying the physical environment to reduce the opportunity that individuals have to commit crime.

a. Defensible space
b. Situational space
c. Displaced space
d. Crime reduction space


Answer: a. Defensible space

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All jurisdictions now presume that ________, or shared, custody is in the best interest of the children.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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According to Robert K. Merton, ________ pursue the cultural goal of wealth through illegitimate means.

A. ritualists B. innovators C. conformers D. rebels

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What is the relationship between private security and public policing in America today? How might the nature of that relationship be expected to change over time? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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________ criminology argues that the distribution of wealth and power in society is the primary cause of criminal behavior

A) Positivist B) Radical C) Classical D) Biosocial

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