Which of the following is an example of formal social control?
a. the police
b. a parent
c. the community
d. a teacher
a. the police
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Long-term use of inhalants can produce withdrawal symptoms, including sweating, rapid pulse, hand tremors, insomnia, nausea or vomiting, hallucinations, and, in severe cases, seizures
a. True b. False
Which of the following refers to the phenomenon of force being used unacceptably, often on a department-wide basis?
a. threat of force b. illegal use of force c. excessive use of force d. police use of force
A university enacts a policy in which any student that is caught illegally downloading media files will be automatically expelled from the university. The university hopes that students will be deterred from engaging in illegal downloading
This policy is an example of which theory? a. Routine Activities Theory b. Strain Theory c. Learning Theory d. Choice Theory
Which is the earliest known written code of punishment?
a. British Common Law b. the Roman Regulus c. the Civil Code d. the Code of Hammurabi