The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed., text rev., DSM-IV-TR) defines the criteria for identifying inmates with ______.
a. dementia
b. mental illness
c. HIV/AIDS
d. sexually transmitted diseases
b. mental illness
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The Lazarus technique is an effective method of clarifying an offender's feelings
a. True b. False
The burden of proof to establish that a confession was voluntary is on the prosecution
a. True b. False
Failing to respond to a jury summons can result in a warrant being issued for arrest; punishments include ________.
A. 30 days in jail B. $150 fine C. fines or jail sentences D. none of these answers is correct
Which of the following statements concerning age cohorts and the rate of crime is true?
A) Men aged 16-24 are the least crime-prone group. B) The rise in crime in the 1970s has been blamed on the decreased numbers of 16- 24-year-olds. C) The increase in crime in the 2000s was due to higher than usual numbers of 14- 24 year-olds. D) The maturing of the post-World War II baby boomers in the 1980s is likely the cause for the decrease in the crime rate. E) During the 1990s, the larger than usual 16- to 24-year age cohort likely contributed to the increase in crime.