Describe the effect of inconsistent supervision on delinquency
What will be an ideal response?
• Evidence also exists that inconsistent supervision can promote delinquency. Early research by Nye found that mothers who threatened discipline but failed to carry it out were more likely to have delinquent children than those who were consistent in their discipline.
• Nye's early efforts have been supported by research showing a strong association between ineffective or negligent supervision and a child's involvement in delinquency.
• The data show that youths who believe their parents care little about their activities are more likely to engage in criminal acts than those who believe their actions will be closely monitored.
• Youths who are not closely supervised spend more time out in the community with their friends and are more likely to get into trouble. Poorly supervised youths may be more prone to acting impulsively and are therefore less able to employ self-control to restrain their activities.
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In most jurisdictions, a noncriminal offense for which the penalty is a fine rather than incarceration is called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
According to the sociologist Robert Merton, the five adaptations conformity, ________, ritualism, retreatism, and rebellion relate to cultural goals through acceptable means.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Who heads the National Institute of Corrections (NIC)?
a. U.S. Attorney General b. President of the United States c. U.S. Intelligence Director d. Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
One important step in selecting a measure of crime is deciding what crimes will be included
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false