Social disorganization theorists:

a. assume that humans are naturally selfish.
b. dismiss the importance of the natural sciences and evolutionary theory.
c. contend that class and crime are unrelated.
d. acknowledge that some conflict in society is natural.
e. demonstrated that neighborhoods tend to show little variation in criminal activity.


d. acknowledge that some conflict in society is natural.

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1. Radial growth is a type of development that begins on the outside and ripples inward. 2. Park applied the ecological principle of symbiosis to explain the dependency of various citizens and units on each other. 3. An example of urban sprawl involves homeowners battling the introduction of malls, businesses, and other industrial centers in districts previously zoned residential. 4. Neighborhood watch programs are well-established in social disorganized areas. 5. Ferracuti and Wolfgang’s theory was based on subcultural norms.

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Jurors who engage in jury nullification are said to be voting with their ______.

A. heads B. consciences C. wallets D. feet

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When an innocent person is found guilty by plea or verdict it is known as a _________

a. wrongful conviction b. sentencing disparity c. mandatory sentence d. misrepresented sentence

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________ abductions are often complex cases involving court orders, child protection services, and hidden agendas

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

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