Jack, an Outstanding High School Baseball Player, Has to Decide

question 230

Multiple Choice

Jack, an outstanding high school baseball player, has to decide whether to sign a contract with a major league baseball organization or to go to college.If Jack is determining his opportunity costs to go to college instead, he would include

• A)just the tuition and fees he would pay.
• B)the tuition and fees he would pay and the costs of books he must purchase.
• C)the tuition and fees he would pay, the costs of the books he must purchase plus the costs of room and board.
• D)the tuition and fees he would pay, the costs of books he must purchase, the extra costs of room and board to live on campus minus the income he would receive from playing professional baseball.
• E)the tuition and fees he would pay, the costs of books he must purchase, the extra costs of room and board to live on campus plus the income he would receive from playing professional baseball.

Understand the concept of subcultural theories and their role in explaining crime and deviance.

Recognize the impact of racial and socioeconomic factors on crime statistics and perceptions of crime.

Comprehend the theories related to crime causation including strain theory, control theory, and labeling theory.

Identify the discrepancies in crime rates and imprisonment rates among different racial and age groups.

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Definitions:

Cooperative

Pertaining to a group, business, or organization that is owned and run jointly by its members, who share the benefits and responsibilities.

Depressant Drugs

Substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system and can lead to relaxation, reduced anxiety, or sleepiness.

Psychological Dependence

A condition characterized by a perceived need to continue using a substance due to emotional or psychological reliance, despite potential harm.

Medications

substances used in the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of diseases and for relieving pain or affecting the structure of any part of the body.