Which of the following perspectives assumes that humans rationally choose to commit crime after weighing the cost and benefit of the behavior?

A. classical perspective
B. Hobbesian perspective
C. conflict/critical perspective
D. positivist perspective


A. classical perspective

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Two predominant types of mood disorder are depression and ________ disorder

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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According to your textbook authors, Hanser has provided (a) specific recommendation(s) that is/are expected to improve public safety, offender reintegration, and the plight of the victim. His recommendation(s) is/are as follows:

a. Concerns for the victim(s) must remain paramount b. The public must be educated on restorative justice and offender reentry c. High-risk offenders will need to be appropriately identified and supervised d. All of the above

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Searches of homes require warrants to be "reasonable."

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cyberbullying is the willful and repeated harm inflicted through the medium of electronic text. According to the text, which of the following statements is false with regard to this phenomenon?

a. Adolescent girls are significantly more likely to experience cyberbullying b. Boys are more likely to spread rumors online c. A cyberbully's online power may stem from net proficiency d. Research indicates that one out of every five kids has been cyberbullied

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