Paul and Peter have recently befriended several individuals who are known for using drugs and also committing crime. Using techniques learned from these new friends, the two begin stealing cars, thus validating which theory?
a. Social disorganization theory
b. Social control theory
c. Social learning theory
d. Social reaction theory
c
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Sociological theories attempt to predict the specific behavior of a given individual
a. True b. False
Chin and Benne (1969) described power-coercive strategies suggests that research is a source of coercive power used to contribute to rational processes within an organization
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ones personality is
a. relatively stable b. relatively unstable c. influenced by age d. none of the above
The measures for crime control, the processing of criminal defendants, and the sentencing and punishment of convicted offenders are closely linked to
A. guarantees and prohibitions found in the Bill of Rights. B. Supreme Court interpretations of the provisions in the Bill of Rights. C. Both of the answers are correct. D. Neither of the answers is correct.