Which of the following theorists is credited with general strain theory, in which it was acknowledged that strain can result from a variety of negative relationships or experiences?

a. Émile Durkheim
b. Albert Cohen
c. Robert Agnew
d. Robert Merton


c. Robert Agnew

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Which model of criminal justice assumes that the efforts of the component parts of the system are fragmented, leading to a criminal justice nonsystem?

a. due-process model b. consensus model c. crime-control model d. conflict model

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If you cannot delete an email, do it in less than two minutes, or delegate it, you need to _______________ it and deal with it after you are done processing your email

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Members of ______ are the most highly trained and skilled emergency response security staff.

a. disturbance control teams b. special operations response teams c. armed disturbance control teams d. mediation control teams

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Burglary of the dwelling "of another" refers to:

a. the right of ownership. b. the right of custody. c. the right of trust. d. the right of possession.

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