Which of the following theories assumes that people are born “bad” and must learn to modulate their own behavior in order to be “good?”

A. strain theory
B. control theory
C. labeling theory
D. learning theory


B. control theory

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There are three primary qualifications for witnesses in American courts: personal knowledge, oath or affirmation, and _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The term _____ refers to an early form of correctional facility that emphasized separating inmates from society and from each other.

A. penitentiary B. oubliette C. private prison D. halfway house

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What was the result of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, and what impact did it have on the Bureau of Prisons?

What will be an ideal response?

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The policy that grants money to state and local educational agencies and governors for school-based programs designed to prevent youth drug use and violence is called the

What will be an ideal response?

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