Which of the following stated that most criminal behavior is learned through contact with criminal elements?

a. Sutherland and Cressey
b. Smith and Johnson
c. Short and Tennyson
d. Stonequist


A

Sociology

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a. the length of time they had lived in the facility. b. whether the facility was located within walking distance of businesses and shopping. c. the quality of relationships they developed with other facility residents. d. the quality of extracurricular activities offered at the facility.

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Which statement accurately reflects the bulk of research on the effects of childcare on children?

a) The quality of childcare is a factor that affects child development. b) The type of childcare (center versus a home) is the factor in child development. c) Childcare has a negative effect on cognitive development if more than 10 hours a week. d) Children in childcare more than 20 hours a week exhibit poor relationships with parents.

Sociology

Gerhard Lenski argues that social inequality may have once served the overall purposes of society, but the degree of social and economic inequality that now exists far exceeds the need to provide for goods and services. This facet of Lenski's analysis is consistent with which perspective?

A. Functionalist perspective B. Conflict perspective C. Global perspective D. Interactionist perspective

Sociology

A couple married for 10 years and are unhappy are most likely to get divorced if they are having financial problems or if they have strong religion?

A) Financial B) Religion

Sociology