According to Sutherland's Differential Association Theory, a person becomes a criminal because the person has an excess of definitions favorable to law violation, which can vary along four dimensions. What are these four dimensions?

a. attachment, commitment, involvement, belief
b. frequency, duration, priority, intensity
c. conformity, innovation, ritualism, rebellion
d. motivated offender, suitable target, lack of capable guardianship, collective efficacy


b. frequency, duration, priority, intensity

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________ suggest a positive relationship between the police and the public.

What will be an ideal response?

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Mill referred to the Utilitarian principle of utility as the Greatest _________ Principle.

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

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A. physical B. psychological C. behavioral D. psychosomatic

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Most civil suits against police officers emanate from

a. misdemeanor cases. b. felony cases. c. felony syndromes. d. homicides. e. narcotics offenses.

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