Janet and Walter aren't around much, so their children interact mostly with their peers. If the children begin to assume many of the behavioral patterns of their friends, this outcome would be best explained by which theory?

a. Culture conflict theory
b. Differential association theory
c. Labeling theory
d. Self-control theory


b

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______ believe that wrongdoers deserve to be punished and that punishment imposed should be in proportion to the wrongdoing the offender committed.

a. Deterrence theorists b. Rehabilitationists c. Retributivists d. Restorative justice proponents

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What test does the Court use to distinguish an encounter form a seizure under the Fourth Amendment?

What will be an ideal response?

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A juvenile cannot be adjudicated in juvenile court and then tried for the same offense in an adult criminal court was the holding in _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Over _____ percent of all felony convictions are secured by the accused admitting guilt

a. 13 b. 25 c. 52 d. 95

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