The Structural Perspective in Criminology Focuses on Which of the Following

question 44

Multiple Choice

The structural perspective in criminology focuses on which of the following?

• A) The nature of face-to-face interaction
• B) The influence of social conditions or such factors as the distribution of power and resources
• C) The role of physical structures such as buildings and houses
• D) The structure of personality as a factor in behavior

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Definitions:

Debt Ratings

Assessments provided by rating agencies that evaluate the creditworthiness of debt issuers and their financial instruments.

Default Risk

Default risk is the chance that a borrower will be unable to make the required payments on their debt obligations.

Interest Rate Risk

The risk of loss to an investor from changes in the price of a bond that arise from changes in the market interest rate. Also called price risk and maturity risk.

Maturity Risk

Maturity risk pertains to the uncertainty and potential loss associated with holding a bond or other fixed-income investment until its maturity date.