When a deviant act becomes criminal when what happens? Typically, in our society, a deviant act becomes a criminal act that can be prohibited and punished under criminal law when a crime is deemed socially harmful or dangerous to society. What is the social definition of crime? The Oxford Dictionary of Sociology defines crime in […]
What was an impact on the Native American population as a result of the Columbian Exchange?
What was an impact on the Native American population as a result of the Columbian Exchange? The impact was most severe in the Caribbean, where by 1600 Native American populations on most islands had plummeted by more than 99 percent. Across the Americas, populations fell by 50 percent to 95 percent by 1650. The disease […]
What is a tax levied on any asset inherited?
What is a tax levied on any asset inherited? An inheritance tax is a state tax that you pay when you receive money or property from the estate of a deceased person. Unlike the federal estate tax, the beneficiary of the property is responsible for paying the tax, not the estate. However, as of 2020, […]
What is the first step in processing a crime scene?
What is the first step in processing a crime scene? Interview is the first step in processing a crime scene. The crime scene technician must interview the first officer at the scene or the victim to ascertain the “theory” of the case. Basically what allegedly happened, what crime took place, and how was the crime […]
Which one of the following is an example of the fundamental attribution error?
Which one of the following is an example of the fundamental attribution error? The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to place more emphasis on internal characteristics to explain someone’s bad behavior. An example of this is thinking that a person who didn’t answer your call is rude (internal), but in reality, they may not […]
Why does the law punish offenders?
Why does the law punish offenders? The purposes of criminal punishment are various: protection of society, deterrence of the offender and of others who might be tempted to offend, retribution and reform. Why is punishment deemed necessary? Typically, punishment is defended as a necessary means to the socially valuable end of crime reduction, through deterrence, […]
What is chemical energy in the body?
What is chemical energy in the body? Chemical energy is the form of potential energy in which energy is stored in chemical bonds. The catabolism of the foods in your energy bar is an example. Some of the chemical energy stored in the bar is absorbed into molecules your body uses for fuel, but some […]
When did the Mayans start and end?
When did the Mayans start and end? Maya Civilization Timeline Evolution of Maya culture Early Preclassic Maya 1800-900 B.C. Middle Preclassic Maya 900-300 B.C. Late Preclassic Maya 300 B.C. – A.D. 250 Early Classic Maya A.D. 250-600 How long did the Mayans last? Rise and Fall of Maya Civilization Over 3,000 Years. Since Mayan culture […]
What factors influence variation in clutch size and how do they affect size of the clutch?
What factors influence variation in clutch size and how do they affect size of the clutch? The latitudinal variation in clutch size is influenced by the food abundance per unit area of habitat. More specifically, during the reproductive season, clutch size and food abundance are directly proportional to one another relative to the density of […]
What are 5 sources of stress?
What are 5 sources of stress? What causes stress? being under lots of pressure. facing big changes. worrying about something. not having much or any control over the outcome of a situation. having responsibilities that you’re finding overwhelming. not having enough work, activities or change in your life. times of uncertainty. How do you identify […]