In the context of social control theories, Walter Reckless believed that ________.
A. a weak self-image insulates juveniles from delinquency
B. outer containments are more effective at inhibiting delinquent activity than are inner containments
C. inner containments such as tolerance of frustration lead to delinquent behavior
D. inner containments such as internalized moral codes are always absent prior to the commission of delinquent acts
E. both internal and external forces operate when juveniles make decisions to avoid or commit delinquent acts
Answer: E
You might also like to view...
The _________________safety exception to the Miranda ruling allows police officers to interrogate suspects when a possible danger to the public still exists. We saw this with the Boston terrorist bombing suspect
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Classical conditioning is best described as
a. an approach to training the mind that places a strong emphasis on free will b. building a conscious association between a behavior and its consequences c. building a subconscious association between two paired stimuli d. an effort to boost a person’s IQ through intensive treatment
Which of the following items was NOT a critical victimological development of the Women’s Movement?
A. Victimization could be emotionally harmful. B. The criminal justice revictimized victims. C. Women used alcohol and drugs as self-medication techniques to deal with rape. D. Volunteer movement was huge so grassroots organizations could stay open longer.
Bobby is a deputy sheriff assigned to investigate drug cases. Bobby has a hunch that Marla, who has previously been convicted of illegal drug possession, is manufacturing illegal methamphetamine ("meth") in her cabin in the woods. He has no direct evidence of this but believes strongly in his hunch. He goes to a judge to obtain a search warrant for the cabin. In his sworn affidavit Bobby falsely states that a reliable informant has purchased "meth" from Marla on two occasions recently. Based on the affidavit, the judge issues the search warrant. Bobby searches Marla's cabin and does indeed find "meth." However, at her trial the defense proves that Bobby lied on the affidavit for the warrant. Which of the following statements is true regarding this situation
A) Marla can be convicted of the manufacture of "meth" but must be given probation because Bobby lied on the affidavit.
B) The judge has committed obstruction of justice.
C) Bobby has committed barratry.
D) Bobby has committed the offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.