Which of the following terms did Howard Becker use to refer to individuals who personally benefit from convincing the public to label the behavior of others as deviant or criminal?

a. criminal
b. delinquent entrepreneurs
c. moral entrepreneurs
d. outsiders


c. moral entrepreneurs

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The text agrees with the notion that "it takes one to know one," implying that observers must actively participate in the activities of or possess the characteristics of the subjects of study in order to understand them

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Merton, which factor determines an individual's motivation?

a) innate impulses b) biological desires c) culture d) physiological needs

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The part of the law that defines crimes and specifies punishments is ________

A) common law B) substantive criminal law C) mala in se D) procedural criminal law

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Dusting to visualize a latent print on finished leather and rough plastic is best done with what?

a. Fiber glass brush b. Magna brush c. Camel's hair brush d. All of the above

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