The idea that delinquents exist "in a limbo between convention and crime" is consistent with which of the following theories?

a. Techniques of neutralization
b. Focal concerns theory
c. Social bond theory
d. Drift theory


d. Drift theory

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Imagine you are interested in the level of alcohol use among college students on a particular campus. You have decided that you are going to conduct focus groups instead of individual interviews. First, describe what a focus group is and then describe two ways a focus group would be beneficial to study the level of alcohol use among college students on campus.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT true about prosecutors?

A. They are typically elected. B. They typically serve 4 years. C. They have jurisdiction over offenses committed in their district. D. They have jurisdiction over offenses committed in their state.

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______ refers to the provision of appropriate police services promptly and competently and referrals to appropriate services outside of police jurisdiction.

a. Respect b. Communications c. Responsiveness d. Human nature

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Nonparametric tests are:

a. less powerful than parametric tests. b. of about the same degree of power as parametric tests. c. more powerful than parametric tests. d. None of the above.

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