According to the labeling theorists, it is not necessarily the deviant behavior engaged in that is important for analysis. Rather, it is the social __________ that defines an act as deviant and the outcome of committing the act.

a) pressures
b) reaction
c) procedures
d) prevention


b) reaction

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Which group accounts for the largest share of juvenile arrests for property crime?

A.Blacks B.Whites C.Asian Americans D.Native Americans

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Near the end of 2015, ________ of Americans said there was more crime in the United States than in 2014.

A. 47 percent B. 86 percentĀ  C. 24 percent D. 70 percentĀ 

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Cybercrime has been pervasive and rapidly evolving; however, law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels have managed to keep a step ahead of cyberoffenders

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Kratom is derived from the heroin poppy seed

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

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