What theory links delinquency to biological and psychological characteristics that control human development?

What will be an ideal response?


Trait theory

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The decision to which facility an inmate will first be sent and the inmate's security risk level is a process called __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Schedule V controlled substances are prescription drugs with a low potential for abuse

a. True b. False

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Rather than focusing on factors which cause criminal behavior, __________ theories examine factors that keep people from committing crimes

a. subcultural b. social control c. strain d. differential opportunity

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What is utilitarianism? Provide an example of this ethical framework in action.

What will be an ideal response?

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