Gottfredson and Hirschi argue that most criminals ______.

A. meticulously plan their crimes in order to avoid detection
B. are willing to delay gratification if it means receiving greater economic rewards
C. lack patience, persistence, and diligence
D. experience substantial guilt regarding the harm that they cause to their victims


C. lack patience, persistence, and diligence

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Considering all the factors that affect police discretion, which is the most likely way an officer will respond to a less-serious juvenile offense?

A. release the youth with a reprimand B. take the youth to the police station and file an incident report C. take the juvenile into custody D. refer the juvenile to juvenile court

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Sociological theories explain why only a small fraction of persons exposed to societal variables that motivate involvement in crime become criminals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A security officer has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work and live in a culturally diverse world. This individually is therefore:

a. Culturally Literate b. Globally Connected c. Culturally Competent d. Globally Educated

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All police agencies have the same understanding and definition of crimes

a. True b. False

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