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

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The burden of proof to establish that a confession was voluntary is on the prosecution

a. True b. False

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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

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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.

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