Burgess and Akers argued that criminal behavior and attitudes are more likely to be _____ if they are reinforced, or rewarded, usually by friends, family, or both

a. Innate
b. Learned
c. Biological
d. Institutional


Answer: b

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Which of the following statements about the use of less lethal weapons is not true?

A) water cannons and rubber bullets were originally adopted by European police departments B) they are not useful when confronted with deadly force C) research shows they do not have significant impact on the number of deaths D) they will not result in fatal consequences

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Among women on community supervision (both probation and parole combined), the majority tend to be _________.

a. African American b. Caucasian American c. Latino American d. American Indian

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“I have trouble following the rules at work or in school” is a statement that falls in line with which of the following dimensions of self-control?

a. risk-taking b. self-centered c. impulsivity d. temper

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At common law, crimes were classified as requiring either general intent or ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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