Which of the Following Perspectives Sees Continued Crime as a Consequence

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following perspectives sees continued crime as a consequence of limited opportunities for acceptable behaviour which follow from the negative responses of society to those defined as offenders?

• A) Reintegrative shaming
• B) Life course theory
• C) Labelling
• D) Containment theory
• E) Social control theory

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Definitions:

Accounts Written Off

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Note Dishonored

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An accounting provision made for accounts receivable that might not be collected, representing a business's estimate of noncollectable amounts.

Accounts Receivable

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