Statutory law is law based on the customs of the people and is found in court opinions

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


False

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a. first-degree murder b. second-degree murder c. excusable homicide d. justifiable homicide

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The view that victimization results from the interaction of three everyday factors-the availability of suitable targets, the absence of capable guardians, and the presences of motivated offenders-is called _____ theory.

A. victim precipitation B. routine activities C. lifestyle D. deviant place

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Which type of sexual harassment occurs when the workplace is sexualized with jokes, pictures, or other ways that are offensive to one gender?

a. hostile environment b. quid pro quo c. unwarranted advances d. none of these

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The age–crime curve that explains onset of and desistance from criminal behavior does not apply to gang activity. 2. Several longitudinal studies reveal no association between gang involvement and escalation of delinquency. 3. In Loeber and colleagues’ (2010) pathways model, all youth starting in the authority-conflict pathway will subsequently enter the covert pathway. 4. Each pathway in Loeber and colleagues’ (2010) pathways model contains multiple stages of delinquency and/or criminal behavior. 5. Developmental theories are unique for their attention to group processes and group offending.

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