Dr. Fareed is a sociologist who studies criminal behavior. She conducts a study looking at the causes of criminal behavior in urban neighborhoods. Her conclusion is that most of those people who engage in shoplifting do so because of increased poverty caused by the economic downturn. Dr. Fareed has attributed shoplifting to an

In the spring of 1989, thousands of protesters gathered in tiananmen square in beijing, china. they rallied around a plaster statue that resembled the statue of liberty which they called “the goddess of democracy.” these protestors were seeking a) united states assistance in gaining better health care. b) economic reforms which would allow more chinese exports. c) the boycott of the future olympic games scheduled for beijing. d) political reforms to allow more freedom of speech and political representation.

As societies modernize, what often happens to crime rates? a. they increase b. they decrease c. they remain the same d. they increase slightly and then fall rapidly

What can you conclude about the information given here ? a)juveniles must testify in court b)adults are held to a lower standard c)the state guarantees that juveniles have legal rights much like those of adults d) punishment for juveniles violators are much more strict than those for adults