Some Criminologists Suggest That Criminals Learn More About Being a Criminal

question 57

Multiple Choice

Some criminologists suggest that criminals learn more about being a criminal in prison than they might on the street.That offenders become better criminals in prison is an example of a/n _____ of incarceration.

• A) intentional function
• B) beneficial function
• C) manifest function
• D) latent function
• E) dysfunction

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Definitions:

Asian American

A person of Asian descent who lives in or is a citizen of the United States.

Hispanic

A term used to describe people, cultures, or countries related to the Spanish language, culture, or people.

Noninterference

A principle or policy of not becoming involved in the affairs of others or avoiding influencing their outcomes.

African American

A term referring to Americans of African descent with roots in any of the black racial groups of Africa.