According to Merton, living in an impoverished inner-city area led to ______.

A. a criminogenic environment
B. association with deviant others
C. a denial of the opportunity to leave that area
D. the label of being from the lower class


C. a denial of the opportunity to leave that area

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What will be an ideal response?

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What common theme exists in understanding diversity in ethnic gangs?

a. Ethnic originated during the same period of time. b. Each ethnic minority faces marginalization from mainstream society. c. The social atmosphere of gang formation leads to similarities in ethnic gangs. d. The political atmosphere of gang formation leads to similarities in ethnic gangs.

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A Trojan Horse program is an example of _____________.

A. spyware B. malware C. phishing D. spamming

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Which of the following statements regarding privately run prisons is TRUE?

a. Private prisons are regarded as less costly. b. Private prisons are regarded as more flexible. c. The profit incentive does not interfere with the quality of service. d. Private prisons must comply with the standards of federal agencies. e. All of the statements given are true.

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