Matza’s drift theory is highly consistent with several of the ideas presented by control theorists, including all of the following assumptions EXCEPT:

a. selfish tendencies are universal
b. selfish tendencies appear at times when controls are weakest
c. selfish tendencies are inhibited by socialization and social controls
d. selfish tendencies appear only during the teenage years


d. selfish tendencies appear only during the teenage years

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Statute. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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At a minimum, a police executive training course should include:

A) communication skills, human resource management, fire arms training B) human resource management, penal law, computer crime C) civil law, penal law, organizational theory D) computer trends, organizational theory, critical incident management

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Mistake of fact is a defense to general intent crimes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Rational choice theory is most strongly identified in the work of:

a. Cohen and Felson. b. Hindelang, Gottfredson, and Garofalo. c. Clark and Cornish. d. Gottfredson and Hirschi.

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