When parents are alienated from their children, their negative labeling reduces their children's self-image and increases delinquency. This is known as:

a. reflected appraisals. b. reflective role-taking.
c. stigma. d. primary deviance.


a

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Which of the following theorists is associated with labeling theory?

a. Delbert Elliott b. Edwin Lemert c. Richard Quinney d. William Chambliss

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There are currently only three countries designated by the U.S as state sponsors of terrorism

a. Iran, Iraq and Syria b. Iran, Sudan and Syria c. Yemen, Sudan and Iran d. Syria, Sudan and Yemen

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Christina now lives in an upscale neighborhood and is in a committed stable relationship. She is a different person and has no interest in crime. Which major theory of criminality would best explain this change?

a. Psychological b. Social contract c. Social process d. Social structure

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Most federal wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping statutes allow such interceptions without a court order if _____

a. one party to the conversation consents to the interception b. the president or governor approves the interception c. family violence is involved d. no incriminating evidence is obtained

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