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Empirical examinations of power-control theory find that girls who grow up in
egalitarian families are more likely to be delinquent than girls who grow up in
paternalistic families.
Females are more likely than men to be victims of sexual assaults.
Latent trait theories hold that some underlying condition present at birth or soon after
controls behavior.
Heavy drug users and dealers show signs of rationality and cunning in their daily
activity, approaching drug dealing as a business proposition.
Restorative justice advocates support methods of punishment such as probation and
imprisonment.
General strain theory suggests that crime peaks during adolescence because
adolescence is a time of high stress created by weakening of parental supervision and
the development of relationships with a diverse peer group.
Define cyber crime and explain why it is such an important concern in today's global
economy.
There are a number of strategies aimed at controlling drugs. Identify and discussthe
effectiveness of these strategies.
Official crime data indicate that minority group members are involved in a
disproportionate share of serious criminal activity.
_________ _________occurs when contractors provide the government or other
corporations with incomplete or misleading information on how much it will actually
cost to fulfill the contracts on which they are bidding.
In his _________ theory, Reckless argued that a strong self-image insulates a youth
from the pressures and pulls of criminogenic influences in the environment.
Discuss the historical evolution of the legal definition of burglary.
Identify and discuss the subareas of the criminological enterprise.
Public order crimes are typically considered to be victimless crimes.
The critical view of crime argues that the criminal justice system is a tool of the
powerful used to maintain their power.
Some individuals have self-control, manifested through a strong moral sense, which
renders them incapable of hurting others and violating social norms.
Explain exploitation and influence peddling. Describe how they are different.
