When Applying Reckless' Containment Theory to Delinquency,the Term "Pull Factors

question 25

Multiple Choice

When applying Reckless' Containment theory to delinquency,the term "pull factors" might encompass such variables as __________.

• A)membership in a street gang or participation in a criminal subculture
• B)mental conflict and anxiety
• C)alienation and frustration
• D)pride and self-worth

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Definitions:

Combined Leverage

Refers to the use of both operating and financial leverage by a company to assess the potential impact on earnings due to changes in sales.

Degree of Financial Leverage

A measure that quantifies the sensitivity of a company's earnings per share to fluctuations in its operating income due to the use of fixed cost financing.

Earnings per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its common shares outstanding, indicating the company's profitability on a per-share basis.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses.