According to Edwin Lemert, ______ deviance occurs when the offender tries to rationalize the behavior as a temporary aberration or sees it as part of a socially acceptable role.

A. primary
B. secondary
C. tertiary
D. initial


A. primary

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a. 30% b. 25% c. 44% d. 13%

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According to Carl Klockars, which of the following are the primary determining factors in the amount and distribution of crime?

A) religious education B) dramatic social change C) inequality D) poverty E) All of the above.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Miranda warnings are not required when a person who is not in custody volunteers information

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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