List the six elements that construct low self-control according to Hirschi and Gottfredson’s General Theory of Crime.
What will be an ideal response?
Six elements that construct low self-control:
1. Criminal acts provide immediate gratification of desires
2. Criminal acts provide easy or simple gratification of desires
3. Criminal acts are exciting, risky, or thrilling
4. Crimes provide few or meager long-term benefits
5. Crimes require little skill or planning
6. Crimes often result in pain or discomfort for the victim
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Code of _________, developed between 1792 and 1750 B.C., mandated thirty-fold restitution if the victim was a "god" or "palace."
A. Leviticus B. Romans C. Hammurabi D. Silence
Which theoretical orientation argues patriarchy and capitalism are oppressive forces for women and labels of deviancy are used to control women?
a. religious b. peacemaking c. Marxist d. feminism
These elements must be present for the present-day definition of burglary to apply:
a. Entering b. Breaking c. Dwelling of another d. All of the above