The Vast Majority of Crimes Come to the Attention of the Police

question 60

Multiple Choice

The vast majority of crimes come to the attention of the police in response to citizen complaints.If citizens do not think a crime is serious enough or feel that nothing can be done,they do not usually bother to inform the authorities.This means that there might be serious bias in the:

• A) symbolic interactionist theory of deviance.
• B) way conflict theorists understand deviance.
• C) value of punishment for deterrence.
• D) Uniform Crime Report.

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Electron Configuration

The distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule in atomic or molecular orbitals.

Element

A single-type atom substance characterized by its unique atomic number, the count of protons in its nucleus, defining it as a pure chemical element.

Electron Configuration

The distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule in atomic or molecular orbitals, influencing chemical bonds and properties.

Element

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, consisting of atoms all with the same number of protons.