An inmate starts a gang in a prison in order to procure more goods and services. This is an example of the ________ theory.

A. deprivation
B. learning
C. adaptation
D. importation


Answer: A

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The statement “one person’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter” ______.

a. refers to the importance of one’s perspective regarding political violence b. was a rallying slogan from the French Revolution c. was a rallying slogan from the Russian Revolution d. both “was a rallying slogan from the French Revolution” and “was a rallying slogan from the Russian Revolution”

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The most widely abused and misused drug in America is _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Klein notes that even the most criminal gang members spend the bulk of their time:

a. in noncriminal activities b. at drug and alcohol parties c. partying with gang chicks d. planning and committing crime

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According to contemporary psychological views of female delinquency, which statement is false?

a. Girls are more likely than boys to suffer mental health problems linked to life stressors and experiences of victimization. b. Female delinquents score high on psychological tests measuring such traits as psychopathic deviation, schizophrenia, paranoia, and psychasthenia. c. Male delinquents are significantly more likely than females to suffer from mood disorders. d. Antisocial adolescent girls have dysfunctional and violent relationships.

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