What is the difference between instrumental and expressive firesetting?

What will be an ideal response?


Expressive firesetting is intended to draw attention to an emotional distress or feeling. A specific outcome, such as covering a crime or financial gain, is desired in instrumental.

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Participation in "buyback programs" of firearms is strictly voluntary

a. True b. False

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The passage of the Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention Act was designed to:

a. End the tradition of sexism in juvenile justice. b. End the sending of girls to detention for status offenses. c. Allow for detention for status offenses to protect girls from their sexuality. d. Refer juveniles to adult institutions.

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The U.S. gang demographic age bracket is between what ages?

a. 13-23 b. 10-20 c. 16-24 d. 12-24

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The National Victims Crime Survey (NCVS) is the primary sources of information about violent victimization of property and people over 12 years of age. Explain what the NCVS report is, how it receives the data, and the pros and cons of the survey.

What will be an ideal response?

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