Social control theorists contend that crime occurs when:

a. an individual’s ties to the conventional order are weak.

b. an individual’s ties to normative standards are nonexistent.

c. an individual behaves in a positive way.

d. a and b only

e. None of the above.


A and B only

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A) physical punishment B) fines C) confinement D) corporal punishment E) all of the above

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

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What are some of the programs suggested by the literature of subculture theorists? Do you think they have been successful?

What will be an ideal response?

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