Rational Choice theory has roots in the ____school of criminology developed by the Italian social thinker, Cesare Beccaria.
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The fact that a crime is offense-specific means that crimin…
The fact that a crime is offense-specific means that criminals must decide if they have the personal needs, skills, and prerequisites to commit a successful criminal act.
“Awareness space” indicates that which crime is rational?
“Awareness space” indicates that which crime is rational?
Social strata are created by the unequal distribution of wea…
Social strata are created by the unequal distribution of wealth. While the upper-clas is exceptionally well-to-do, ____people in poverty in America.
If the punishment for a crime is increased and the effective…
If the punishment for a crime is increased and the effectiveness and effeciency of the criminal justice system are improved, then the number of people engaging in that crime should decline.
Minority and white group members are equally likely to be po…
Minority and white group members are equally likely to be poor.
If more criminals are sent to prison, the incarceration rate…
If more criminals are sent to prison, the incarceration rate should go down. This is referred to as:
Which of Merton’s social adaptations is most closely associa…
Which of Merton’s social adaptations is most closely associated with criminal behavior?
The “Twinkie defense” brought national attention to the view…
The “Twinkie defense” brought national attention to the view that biochemical conditions can influence antisocial behavior.
Strain theory holds that crime is a function of:
Strain theory holds that crime is a function of: