What are the two dominant explanations for gender discrepancies in violent offending?

What will be an ideal response?


The two dominant explanations for gender discrepancies in violent offending are (1) socialization factors (the fact that women are less likely than men to be encouraged to be violent) and (2) biological factors (with some researchers linking the male hormone testosterone to aggression).

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a. 1940s b. 1950s c. 1970s d. 1990s

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Under certain conditions a commercial driver who loses driving privileges for driving with a BAC of 0.04 percent, may be allowed to drive his private vehicle on a limited basis

a. True b. False

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What U.S. Supreme Court decision held that a black slave could not sue in court for his freedom because he was a piece of property, not a citizen?

A. Dred Scott v. Sandford B. Mapp v. Ohio C. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka D. Mabury v. Madison

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When criminal defense attorneys go to trial, they are frequently unable to recoup all of their expenses.

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

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