From the Functionalist Perspective, Crime Serves a Purpose in Society

question 44

Multiple Choice

From the functionalist perspective, crime serves a purpose in society. Which function does crime perform?

• A) benefits some people economically
• B) provides alternative opportunities
• C) defines boundaries between right and wrong
• D) helps the poor

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Definitions:

Equipment Account

An account that tracks the cost of equipment a company owns, minus any accumulated depreciation.

Liability Account

An account that records obligations or amounts owed to others that will require a future outflow of resources.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to others, which must be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits including money, goods, or services.

Debits

Accounting entries that increase asset or expense accounts, or decrease liability, equity, or revenue accounts.