______ theory was based on seminal work by George Mead and Charles Cooley.

a. Labeling
b. Control
c. Social disorganization
d. Marxist


a. Labeling

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A suspect has captured a hostage and is now barricaded. The suspect is using the hostage as a shield, to increase his bargaining power with the police. Which of the following is most correct?

A. The period when the initial seizure occurs is the least critical. B. Refusal to allow the suspect to take the hostage from the scene probably will greatly increase the danger to the hostage. C. Time operates to the advantage of the police in such cases. D. If the suspect is permitted to remove the hostage because of unusual circumstances, the route of escape should not be kept under surveillance.

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Which of the following statements is true about the objective of advertising to attract police applicants?

a. The objective is to attract every person possible in hopes that the best applicants will gain more interest through the process. b. The objective is to attract those and only those who are qualified and interested in being police officers. c. The objective is not to attract too many applicants due to the costs of the hiring process, so it is often done in a discreet fashion. d. The objective is to attract more lateral-transfer officers, women, minorities, and people with disabilities.

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Recent research shows growing evidence that the neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine are related to:

a. some violent behavior. b. theft by juvenile gang members. c. compulsive gambling. d. property crimes by adults.

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The Correctional Programs Division within the ______ ensures that national policies and procedures are in place that provide a safe, secure institutional environment for inmates and staff.

a. Federal Bureau of Prisons b. State Prisons c. City Jails d. Federal Bureau of Investigations

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