A rule, standard, or measure against which to gauge the goodness or badness of an act is called

a. An ethic
b. A moral
c. A norm
d. A reaction


Answer: c. A norm

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Why do youth join gangs is best summed up by hierarchical needs theorist

a. Richard Cloward b. Lloyd Ohlin c. Edwin Sutherland d. Abraham Maslow

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Opportunity theory proposes that

a. when no legitimate means are available for youths to experience success, they will find other ways to achieve their goals through illegal means and delinquent activities. b. Juvenile offenders will take advantage of missed opportunities by reinvestigating situations. c. Youths who are successful have an opportunity to pass their success on to other youths who did not take advantage of their opportunity. d. Juvenile offenders who do not take advantage of their opportunity will become violent future offenders.

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Please discuss what solutions – legal or otherwise – to juvenile access to inappropriate internet content you would promote if you were an elected senator or representative in your home state

What will be an ideal response?

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______ is generally regarded as the most serious crime.

a. Sexual assault b. Aggravated assault c. Homicide d. Manslaughter

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