__________ theory views crime as primarily a response by the economically disadvantaged who act in ways just the opposite what is expected of them

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Reaction-formation

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Grounded theory is a process used during qualitative data analysis. What are the strengths of this approach? What are the weaknesses? Provide an example of how a grounded theory evolves throughout data collection.

What will be an ideal response?

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Why is the U.S. criminal justice system so large?

A. The United States has a large population, and a large population of criminals. B. There are a lot of adults in the criminal justice system. C. There are a lot of minors and adults in the criminal justice system. D. There are a lot of laws that have a consequence of jail time if broken.

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Gangs which cause trouble equally for criminals and non-criminals are known as the:

a. Retreatist subculture. b. Rebellion subculture. c. Conflict subculture. d. Criminal subculture.

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Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of victims of rape in prison?

a. prisoners who are viewed as effeminate b. offenders who are not affiliated with a gang c. those who are believed to have "snitched" on other prisoners d. first-time, violent offenders

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