To what exactly did the concept of white-collar crime originally refer?

a. Crimes involving illegal business enterprises
b. Any occupationally-related crime
c. Crimes committed by those who had been entrusted with money, such as bank tellers
d. Crimes committed by persons of high social status using their occupational positions for illegal gain


Answer: d

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A) reduce fears B) stem possible retaliation C) provide an outlet for collective outrage D) all of the above

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This federal law requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid to have drug and alcohol-related programs to prevent violence:

a. Drug Free Schools b. Clery Act c. Omnibus Safe Streets d. None of the above

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In which case did the Supreme Court forbid states to use coerced confessions to convict suspects of crimes?

A. Mapp v. Ohio B. Twining v. New Jersey C. Escobedo v. Illinois D. Brown v. Mississippi

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The view that criminality is a dynamic process influenced by a multitude of individual characteristics, traits, and social experiences is known as:

A) ?the social development model. B) ?life course theory. C) ?interactional theory. D) ?human nature theory.

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