_______________ is based on the premise that persons experience strain when they are not able to obtain success goals that they desire. These goals can entail money, status, and even relationships. In some cases, persons may resort to criminal activities to alleviate this strain and/or to obtain their desired goal.

a. Rational choice theory
b. Deterrence theory
c. General strain theory (GST)
d. Differential association theory


c. General strain theory (GST)

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a. True b. False

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The law enforcement practice that has been legitimated under the Fourth Amendment by Terry v. Ohio (1968 ) is known in proper law enforcement terms as _______ ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In response to continuing violence against blacks, Congress enacted the _________ Act of 1871

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which is a factor that helps contribute to swelling prison populations?

a. Failure of community release programs b. Mandatory sentencing laws c. Conviction rates d. All of these factors contribute to the prison population

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