Sampson and Laub (1993) Examined Informal Social Control and Crime

question 25

Multiple Choice

Sampson and Laub (1993) examined informal social control and crime. One of their hypotheses is that:

• A) Criminality is set by age 8
• B) Crime is a result of low self-control
• C) Informal social bonds are stable over time
• D) Informal social bonds can change over time

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Definitions:

Recessionary Gap

A scenario in which the actual GDP of an economy falls short of its potential GDP, showing that resources are not being fully utilized.

Aggregate Demand

The total demand for all goods and services within an economy.

Real GDP

The total value of all goods and services produced by an economy over a specific time period, adjusted for inflation, reflecting the true economic output.

Price Level

The economy’s aggregated price level for its full gamut of goods and services produced.