Any circumstances accompanying the commission of a crime that may justify a harsher sentence are called ________ circumstances.

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


aggravating

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The National Institute on Mental Health reports that ______ is often masked in men by alcohol, drugs, or the socially acceptable habit of working excessively long hours.

a. psychosis b. psychosomatic illness c. serious depression d. eustress

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What is the most serious form of physical child abuse? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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The Hell’s Angels are an example of which of the following groups?

a. in-group-oriented organized crime b. mercenary (predatory) organized crime c. political–social organized crime d. syndicate crime

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The use of auxiliary officers by police departments is viewed as a positive development by all

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

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