What is it called in social disorganization theory when residents complain and organize about problems in their neighborhood?

a. Endemic protest
b. Collective efficacy
c. Anomie
d. Cultural transmission


Answer: B

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a. interrupted time-series studies b. ecological studies c. perceptual studies d. socioeconomic studies

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Freedom to believe is absolutely protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An important disadvantage of community corrections is that correctional agencies are unable to draw on the services of other agencies in the locality.

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

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The ______________ is justified by the need to deter police misconduct, but it exacts a high price to society in that "the criminal is to go free because the constable has blundered."

a. right to counsel b. prohibition against double jeopardy c. exclusionary rule d. the police deception rule

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