Describe some of the major influences on Sutherland as he developed his theory of crime
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: [key points to be made]
*Availability of UCR Reports
*Great Depression
*Experiences working with Bureau of Social Hygiene
*Work of the Chicago School Theorists (Symbolic Interactionism, Cultural Transmission Theory, Social Ecology)
*Methods using life history, case history
*Strong religious values of minister father growing up in rural Midwest
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A defendant is convicted of burglary and assaulting its occupant; he is sentenced to 3 years on a charge of assault and 10 years for burglary, with the sentences to be served consecutively. The sentences would be completed:
A) after 10 years in prison. B) after 3 years in prison. C) after 7 years in prison. D) after 13 years in prison. E) between 7 and 10 years in prison.
__________ is a process of release preparation that begins within the institution and continues in the community
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements about self-report surveys to estimate the incapacitation effect is true?
a. the study could come up with different counts of how many crimes people commit depending on what offenses are listed b. the way in which questions are asked has little impact on the survey c. since surveys are anonymous people are honest in all of their responses d. surveys can be given to inmates at any time since they remember all of the crimes they have committed