African-Americans are more likely than whites to be incarcerated
a. True
b. False
Answer: a
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. If a researcher is interested in examining graffiti artists in their natural environment in attempt to understand the subculture of graffiti artists and the meanings behind their work, a content analysis approach would be best for this research. 2. A systematic approach to extracting and coding themes is harmful to the process of a content analysis. 3. Content analysis has a long history in the study of deviance and deviant behavior. 4. The latest research shows that the Drug Awareness Resistance Education (DARE) program is effective in reducing youth use of substances.
The abduction, detention, and transportation of a person by force or fraud is defined as ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Labeling theory holds that deviance is not a quality of the act because it
a. is the result of personality factors associated with committing deviance. b. is the result of the application by others of rules and sanctions to one labeled deviant. c. is a consequence of the violation of the criminal code and being caught. d. reflects a condition of anomie for those trapped in social structure.
The victim's habits can be used to show that he or she was not voluntarily involved in criminal conduct
Indicate whether the statement is true or false