From the perspective of ________, people are expected to commit crime and delinquency unless they are prevented from doing so.
A. social control theory
B. role theory
C. differential association theory
D. learning theory
Answer: A
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a. Juveniles have a term of parole that is called ‘aftercare' b. Age is the major factor which differentiates between the Juvenile and Criminal Court Systems c. Minor are given the right to plea bargain d. Children have the right to have their identity safeguarded
At which hearing does the judicial officer determine whether probable cause is sufficient against the accused to proceed to trial?
A. initial appearance B. preliminary hearing C. arraignment D. bond hearing
Late one evening Charles is attempting to sell cocaine on a city street corner. A customer approaches and asks the price. Charles produces a small envelope of the drug and names a price. At this point the customer says, "Police officer
You are under arrest." Charles immediately sticks the envelope in his mouth and swallows it. The officer takes him into custody and transports Charles to the hospital where his stomach is pumped and the envelope of cocaine is recovered. In addition to the drug charge, Charles has also committed: A) obstruction of justice. B) tampering with or fabricating physical evidence. C) interference with public duties. D) all of the above offenses.
Which theory would suggest that children have IQ scores similar to those of their parents?
a. intelligence genetics theory b. nature theory c. nurture theory d. inherited intelligence theory