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According to the text, what percentage of people released from prisons in the United States will be re-arrested within three years?
According to the text, what percentage of people released from prisons in the United States will be re-arrested within three years?
- 71%
- 60%
- 62% (correct)
- 75%
According to the text, which theoretical perspective offers an alternative explanation for the ineffectiveness of punishments in the United States?
According to the text, which theoretical perspective offers an alternative explanation for the ineffectiveness of punishments in the United States?
- Neoclassical perspective
- Deterrence and rational choice perspectives
- Symbolic interactionism
- Labeling theories of Becker and Lemert (correct)
According to labeling theories, how is a person's identity shaped?
According to labeling theories, how is a person's identity shaped?
- By the perceptions of others (correct)
- By their criminal behavior
- By their own self-perception
- By societal norms
What is the term used to describe the idea that a person's identity is shaped by how they believe they are seen by others?
What is the term used to describe the idea that a person's identity is shaped by how they believe they are seen by others?
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According to conflict perspectives, what characterizes societies?
According to conflict perspectives, what characterizes societies?
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According to the text, which type of shaming is practiced in societies with a strong emphasis on collectivism?
According to the text, which type of shaming is practiced in societies with a strong emphasis on collectivism?
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