Which theory attributes delinquency to an excess of definitions favorable to violations of the law over definitions unfavorable to violations of the law?

a. differential association theory
b. neutralization theory
c. self-control theory
d. social bonding theory


a. differential association theory

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the major enforcement agency against environmental crimes.

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

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If the offender violates the conditions of probation, the judge can modify the conditions or revoke the offender's probation and sentence that person to jail or prison.

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

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What type of evidence tends to make a fact in question more or less probable than it would be without the evidence?

A. Direct B. Circumstantial C. Real D. Relevant

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