According to Merton’s version of Strain Theory, which adaptation is most closely associated with delinquency?

A. Conformity
B. Rebellion
C. Innovation
D. Retreatism


Ans: C. Innovation

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The federal _______________ of 1990 encourages states to collect and report hate crime data to the FBI

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is not a disadvantage of using PBT instruments as part of field

sobriety testing? a. A breath sample containing residual mouth alcohol can create an incorrect BAC reading. b. Officers must have the suspect wait at least 15 minutes before providing a breath sample. c. Normal characteristics of breath samples such as halitosis and food odors can have an adverse effect on PBT readings. d. Products such as mouth wash, breath sprays or cough syrups may leave residual alcohol in the subject's mouth.

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An offender is likely to be denied probation for all of the following EXCEPT:

a. he or she has been convicted of a felony. b. he or she is addicted to narcotics. c. a weapon was used in the commission of the crime. d. the offender was already on probation at the time of the arrest.

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Violent offenders make up more than ___percent of all inmates in state prisons

a. 70 b. 50 c. 80 d. 90

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