According to Sutherland's theory of differential association, an individual is more likely to mimic criminal behavior if he or she:
A. exhibits traits of misconduct at a young age.
B. rationally chooses a life of crime.
C. is exposed to dominant values that favor criminal behavior.
D. is genetically predisposed to antisocial, deviant behavior.
Answer: C
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Gregory was born in 1573, toward the end of the sixteenth century, to a poor family. His family stole money and food to survive. As one of the criminal poor, if he were ever caught, he would not be subjected to the same punishments as the rich. Throughout the generations, Gregory's children and grandchildren continue the tradition of stealing. The year is 1725 and Gregory's grandson has just been convicted of robbery. Once his grandson serves his sentence, what will happen to him?
A. He will be free again. B. He will be tortured to death. C. He will be transported for hard labor. D. He will be fined for his crime.
Which of the following is a criticism of conflict and Marxist theories?
a. These theories define the establishment of power too rigidly. b. They are focused on the process of constructing deviancy. c. They are too focused are too focused on individuals. d. They dismiss social consensus.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
College females who have a greater propensity for substance use are more likely to be sexually victimized than others.
A person who was forced to commit a crime is under ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word