Burgess and Akers said that people are motivated to behave in certain ways if __________
a. they have a strong religious background
b. they come from a wealthy background
c. they have been rewarded for doing so
d. come from a hard-working background
C
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In the context of criminal justice, which of the following statements is true of Blacks?
a. Blacks are more likely to be able to afford private attorneys than Whites. b. Crimes involving Black victims are viewed as more socially significant than those involving White victims. c. Most of all the violent crimes against Whites are perpetrated by Blacks. d. Blacks are more likely to be victims of violent crimes than are Whites.
Abdul is a traditional Middle-Eastern American who lives with his family in Texas. Which of the following beliefs is Abdul most likely to believe in himself?
A) Boys and girls are both expected to perform domestic chores. B) Girls are expected to scold their brothers if they misbehave. C) Boys are expected to date only within their community. D) Girls are expected to serve the men in the family.
Which of the following is not true of covenant marriages?
A it will encourage more people to marry. B it requires premarital counseling before marriage. C it requires divorce counseling before separation. D it seeks fundamental restructuring of gender roles in marriages.
In Great Britain, what percentage of the population makes up the elite upper class?
A) 1 percent B) 4 percent C) 11 percent D) 18 percent