A theory that suggests conformity to the prevailing cultural norms of lower-class society causes crime


Answer: Cultural deviance theory

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Luckenbill argued that homicide is often the result of a seemingly inconsequential incident that turn into what he called:

A. Confrontational homicides B. Character contests C. Honor challenges D. Duels

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The lifestyle theory which focuses patterns of activities that are determinants in relative risk of victimization was developed by:

a. Hindelang, Gotfredson and Garofalo b. Eigenberg c. Cohen and Felson d. Williams and McShane

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The branch of law that deals with the government and its relationships with individuals or other governments, and also governs the administration and regulation of city, county, state, and federal agencies, is referred to as ___________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which is true concerning Internal Affairs? a. Internal Affairs maintains formal mechanisms for the public to register complaints. b. Internal Affairs never views complaints as attacks on the entire department

c. Internal Affairs usually focuses on grand corruption. d. It is difficult for Internal Affairs to get officers to provide information.

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