Which of the following theories can best account for crime among kids from wealthy families?

a. Agnew's general strain theory
b. Cohen's status frustration theory
c. Merton's classic strain theory
d. Messner and Rosenfeld's institutional-anomie theory


Answer: a. Agnew's general strain theory

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Nowhere is the policymaking role of state supreme courts more apparent than in deciding

a. death penalty cases. b. civil lawsuits against the state. c. which political party will control the state's budget. d. each year's political boundaries of the state.

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a. True b. False

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Who surrounds the captains?

a. clients b. the crime unit c. soldiers d. none of these

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