Cohen and Felson claim that changes that have taken place in American society have resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:

a. More people at home during work hours.
b. Greater interactions with motivated offenders.
c. More suitable targets being available.
d. A greater absence of guardians.


Answer: a

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What will be an ideal response?

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This theory was originally developed by Sykes and Matza to explain juvenile delinquency in our society

a. Neutralization b. Social exchange c. Family stress d. Psychopathology

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Generally, the criminal justice system is focused on the criminal and felt to ignore

a. society. b. the community. c. victims. d. the offender's family.

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To __________________ is to apply negative labeling with enduring effects on a person's self-image and social interactions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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