Weighing the consequences and benefits of committing a crime is the foundation of ___________ theory.

A. social process
B. routine activities
C. social structure
D. rational choice


Answer: D

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A warrantless search is never justified

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following statements regarding the federal prison population is TRUE?

A) The average federal prison sentence is lower than the average at the state level for similar types of crimes. B) Federal offenders are required to serve a higher percentage of their sentences than offenders at the state level. C) The percentage of federal offenders sentenced to probation has increased in the last 25 years. D) The growth in the federal prison population is mainly driven by the increase in offenders sentenced for immigration crimes.

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When attempts to divert a child from the juvenile justice network fail, a/an ______ hearing is held.

A. dispositional B. adjudicatory C. detention D. sentencing

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Misunderstandings resulting from style differences can lead to ________ and perceptions of poor service from police agencies.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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