Of all demographic variables, which is the best predictor of criminality?

a. age
b. race
c. gender
d. socioeconomic status


c. gender

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The SSA provides monetary benefits that are often referred to in common vernacular as "being on disability." These two benefits are known as ___________________ and ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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During which time period were youths most likely to join a gang for fun and adventure?

a. 1920s b. 1960s c. 1980s d. 1990s

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In 2010, juvenile courts waived jurisdiction to adult criminal courts in ______.

a. less than 1% of all formally handled cases b. more than 10% of all formally handled cases c. more than 56% of all formally handled cases d. more than 5% of all formally handled cases

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What research finding counters criminologists who claim that only low-IQ criminals get caught? a. Adolescents with low IQs are more likely to commit crime

b. There is little difference in the IQ scores of self-reported and official criminals. c. Low IQs equally prevail in offenders receiving prison sentences or probation. d. Violent criminals have high IQs.

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