The idea that "delinquency is not caused by beliefs that require delinquency but is rather made possible by the absence of (effective) beliefs that forbid delinquency" is the basis of which theory?

a. Differential opportunity theory
b. Anomie theory
c. Social control theory
d. Subculture-of-violence theory


Answer: c

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The struggle for power in society is often referred to as _________________; better defined as human behavior in social contexts results from conflicts between competing groups.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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?The study on team killers found that having more than one offender involved in serial killing _____.

A. ?did not increase the number of victims per case B. ?increased dramatically the number of victims per case C. ?increased only slightly the number of victims per case D. ?decreased the number of victims per case

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What is the general purpose of a trial court administrator?

a. to collect court fees b. to help the court run more efficiently c. to supervise the jury during sequestration d. to maintain custody of admitted evidence

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What are the four major types of property crimes?

What will be an ideal response?

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