Sykes and Matza suggest that juveniles develop a distinct set of justifications for their deviant behavior referred to as _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Techniques of neutralization

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The ______ report is a comprehensive document that provides a full background report on the juvenile, for the judge to use during the hearing.

A. intake B. court review C. parole and probation D. predisposition

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of personal attributes that might influence the commission of teen acts of delinquency?

a. There is a lack of cognitive capacity that youth experience. b. The ability to control impulses is essential to being able to translate an understanding of rules or laws into action. c. Free choice plays a role in delinquency. d. Resistance to peer pressure is a skill that is also being developed during the teen years.

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Parental responsibility statutes have been passed in ________.

A. Arlington Heights, Illinois B. Roanoke, Virginia C. St. Clares Shores, Michigan D. Silverton, Oregon E. All of the answers are correct.

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Which of the following courts has original jurisdiction of all misdemeanor cases (other than those involving official misconduct) when the fine to be imposed exceeds $500?

a. County court b. District court c. Justice of the peace court d. Municipal court

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