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schs14

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Which of the following is not a criticism of differential association theory?
 
  a. Differential association theory fails to account for the origin of criminal definitions.
 b. Differential association theory assumes criminal and delinquent acts to be rational and systematic.
  c. Differential association theory can account for isolated, psychopathic killing.
 d. Differential association theory ignores spontaneous acts of violence.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about specific deterrence is false?
 
  a. Kids who are placed in a juvenile justice facility are just as likely to become adult criminals as those treated with greater leniency
  b. The association between punishment and desistance is logical, and there is plenty of evidence that punitive measures alone deter future delinquency
  c. A history of prior arrests, convictions, and punishments has proven to be the best predictor of re-arrest among young offenders released from correctional institutions
  d. Punishment strategies may stigmatize kids and help lock offenders into a delinquent career


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carlsona147

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Reply #1 on: Aug 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

B


schs14

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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