According to Patterson and Yoerger, what is the key causal mechanism for the late-onset delinquent group?

A. coercive family
B. permissive family
C. deviant peer group
D. school failure


C. deviant peer group

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In the last two decades, organized crime has flourished quite well nationally as well as worldwide. The government is a major victim. Why hasn't law enforcement done a better job to control it?

What will be an ideal response?

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A technique used by law enforcement to identify, assess and manage individuals and groups who may pose the problem of targeted violence is ________.

A. a prohibited group B. a threat assessment C. a criminal assessment D. a criminal liability

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What is the motive behind profit-motivated arson?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which amendment states that "excessive bail shall not be required"?

a. Fourth b. Second c. Fourteenth d. Eighth

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