Which theory suggested that criminal behavior occurs when attachments to family and prosocial others break down?

A. control theory
B. psychological theory
C. differential association theory
D. labeling theory


A. control theory

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In their examination of prison victimizations, Wolff and Shi found that __ of inmates reported they had been physically assaulted, and _____reported having been sexually assaulted

a. 58% / 76% b. 32% / 3% c. 12% / 56% d. 87% / 25%

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Impartial arbiters used in ADR include:

A) off-duty lawyers. B) interested citizens. C) retired judges. D) All of the above.

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A case illustrating the use of prior acts evidencing a common plan or design to prove a defendant's mental state is:

A. People v. O.J. Simpson. B. Estelle v. McGuire. C. Huddleston v. United States. D. People v. Ewoldt.

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Alexander Maconochie used a _____ system, whereby the duration of a sentence would be decided by the prisoner's good conduct

a. determinate b. demerit c. checks-and-balances d. marks

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