Deterrence or "reformation" sees criminal behavior as a consequence of social/psychological shortcomings and thus endeavors to correct those shortcomings

a. True
b. False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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__________ theory focuses on the strength of the bond people share with individuals and institutions around them

a. Social learning b. Labeling c. Social control d. Social structure

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

1. Juveniles under the age of 18 have a lower likelihood of being arrested for robbery than adults. 2. Official crime statistics represented by the UCR are the most accurate reflection of crime in the U.S. 3. A major predictor of delinquency is misconduct in school. 4. Statistics indicate that juveniles who come from broken homes are significantly more likely to engage in crime than those who do not. 5. Race is a relatively arbitrary, socially defined construct.

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Which of the following is a commonality among all insanity standards?

A. a documented mental disorder B. the ability to understand right and wrong C. the presence of a guilty mind D. a capacity to follow the law

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In theory, juvenile proceedings are designed to be nonadversarial

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

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