Akers argues that which of the following concepts provides individuals with justifications or excuses for committing crime?

a. Reinforcement
b. Association
c. Definitions
d. Imitation


Answer: C

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a. Postscene b. lead development c. case preparation d. crime scene

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If an individual was convicted of killing his/her parents, legal scholars would say that the person committed ______.

a. genocide b. infanticide c. filicide d. parricide

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All of the following are arguments against adopting a strategy of complete participation except:

a. Research consequences cannot all be anticipated. b. The researcher’s true identity may be suspected. c. The researcher may influence group action. d. It is prohibited by the American Sociological Association.

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Community policing is often exemplified by which of the following models?

a. Broken windows b. Shattered promises c. Urban decay d. Urban blight

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