Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Differential association theory consists of an explanation of the process of learning
crime but does not address the content which is learned.
2. Along with Hirschi’s bond theory, Glaser’s social learning theory is considered today
one of the most important theories in criminology.
3. Rational choice theory was adapted from the field of economics to explain law-
breaking behaviors.
4. Lawrence Cohen and Marcus Felson argued that the convergence of three
factors—motivated offenders, suitable targets, and the lack of neutralizations—makes
crime more likely.
5. Consistent with get tough approaches to crime, research consistently finds that the
severity of punishment is more important than certainty of punishment.
1. FALSE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
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Nurturing theory takes a commonsense approach to working with adolescents and their families
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Social control theories view delinquency as the result of _______.
a. the poor and the rich living in close physical proximity to one another b. living in an area with weakened community institutions c. an individual having weakened bonds to family, school, and peers d. a failure to achieve positive goals in life
In the context of criminal investigation, promising cases are turned over to detectives for follow-up investigation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Police lockups can hold people for:
a. 96 hours. b. less than 48 hours. c. 1 week. d. 72 hours.