A very carefully planned homicide for insurance money is best explained by Hirschi and Gottfredson's General Theory of Crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False, according to Hirschi and Gottfredson, crime is the result of low self-control and careful planning seems to negate low self-control.

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Martha is looking to move to a new city to raise her two young children. School quality and crime rates are her two biggest concerns that she will evaluate before deciding on which city to move to. Her employment is flexible in that she works from home. Thus, she is able to work from anywhere in the country. Martha calls many police departments around the country, seeking information about their crime statistics. One particular police department recommends that she look at the published reports developed by the FBI, which compared cities and crime statistics per 100,000 residences. What report should she look at?

A. ATF B. UCR C. NCVS D. DRS-II

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During the 1700s, Western scholars and activists, particularly in England and France, began a sweeping reconception of society with ideas based on rationalism, the importance of the individual, and limitations on the power of government. This period id known as what?

What will be an ideal response?

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Crime has been made a key campaign issue for elected officials for decades.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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More mentally ill persons are in state hospitals than in prisons and jails.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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