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88. Girls growing up in ______ are socialized to fear legal sanctions more than males; consequently, boys in these families exhibit more delinquent behavior than their sisters.

73. __________ is a process whereby secondary deviance pushes offenders out of the mainstream of society and offenders begin their escalating cycle of deviance.

79. A buyer and seller of stolen merchandise is referred to as a ______.

85. Children exposed to violence at home, at school, or in the environment may adopt violent methods themselves. Which children are most likely to engage in violent behavior?

47. Why is drug dealing considered a rational crime?

26. ________ are segments of the population whose members have a relatively similar portion of desirable belongings, and who share attitudes, values, and norms.

50. What happens when crime reduction programs produce a short-term positive effect, but benefits dissipate as criminals adjust to new conditions?

37. According to the major premise of this theory, crime occurs when the wealthy and the poor live close to one another.

30. Cultural deviance theory combines elements of _____ and social disorganization theories.

36. When members of the lower class are unable to achieve symbols of success via conventional means, they feel anger, frustration, and resentment. These feelings are collectively referred to as ______.