Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1.In a prominent study, the offender was armed in about 20% of the rape cases.
2.Only about 10% of all rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.
3.The percentage of women who have experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their life is less than 5%.
4.Rapes in which both victim and perpetrator were reportedly drinking account for 47% of incidents.
5.Only 3% of rapes were committed by friend or acquaintance.


1.true
2.false
3.false
4.true
5.false

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Discriminant validity is ___________________

a. a type of measurement validity in which an indicator makes sense as a measure of a construct in the judgment of others, especially in the scientific community b. a measurement validity that relies on the occurrence of a future event or behavior that is logically consistent to verify the indicator of a construct c. measurement validity that relies on some independent outside verification d. a type of measurement validity for multiple indicators based on the idea that indicators of one construct will act alike or converge. e. a measurement validity for multiple indicators based on the idea that indicators of different constructs diverge.

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Photographs and videos are examples of demonstrative evidence. Technology has changed this type of evidence. Discuss how photography and videos are used today in criminal court and address the positives and any negatives about these changes

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is false with regard to the neurological explanations of criminal behavior?

a. They point out that the human brain has a high level of plasticity and is shaped by its external environment. b. They focus on examining levels of neurotransmitters in the brain as well as levels of hormones in the body. c. They draw on various forms of learning theory, including classical and operant conditioning. d. They are concerned with understanding the areas of the brain. e. They suggest that people with higher levels of arousal are less responsive to punishment.

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Which of the following is "mere" evidence?

a. Drugs and illegal weapons b. Burglary and safe-cracking tools c. Stolen goods and forged checks d. Blood stained clothing and shoes

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