According to deterrence theory, when is a person deterred from criminal activity?

What will be an ideal response?


If the costs of sanctions associated with an act prevents the individual from engaging in that act

Sociology

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Kiara is a member of an interest group that provides education to poor and underprivileged children. The group consists of members of various communities and races

Kiara likes to work with her group, and it gives her a sense of belonging. She also identifies herself with the group, and it increases her sense of self-worth. This group is an example of a(n) ________. a. ethnic group b. minority group c. in-group d. racial group

Sociology

Provide at least one example of a society in which the numerical majority was a sociological minority and a much smaller racial group served as the dominant group

What will be an ideal response

Sociology

In a pure capitalist system, government involvement in the economy is ________.

A. extensive B. frequent C. minimal D. absolute

Sociology

Attributing deviant behavior to one's genentic dispostion is viewing deviant behavior from a constructionist perspective.

A. True B. False

Sociology