The concept behind rational choice theory is that crime is a function of a decision-making process in which the potential offender weighs the potential costs and benefits of an illegal act.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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The ten years between 1970 and 1980 have been called the ________ of prison riots

a. "historic era" b. "death knell" c. "explosive decade" d. "mainstay"

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Prison officers have a myriad of ways of retaliating against troublesome inmates, short of writing tickets for rule violations. These are termed forms of ______ control.

a. governmental b. social c. informal d. formal

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Discussed the differences between murder and manslaughter from a legal standpoint?

What will be an ideal response?

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What is the investigative goal of the police officer in interviewing a rape victim?

A) To gather evidence in order to convict the suspect B) To cross-examine the victim to identify potential pitfalls in her story to determine prosecution strategies C) To determine why the victim is the victim. D) To determine if and how the crime occurred.

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