People commit crimes when they model their behavior after others they see being rewarded for the same acts; behavior is reinforced by rewards and extinguished by punishment. Which of the following theories does this best illustrate?

a. Psychodynamic c. Cognitive
b. Behavioral d. General deterrence theory


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The most common court response to intimate partner violence is that the offender is mandated to a state-approved offender:

A. incarceration. B. mediation program. C. counseling. D. treatment program.

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Sally’s intention to start only a small fire is:

a. unlikely to eliminate a charge of arson. b. likely to eliminate a charge of arson. c. relevant for eliminating a key element of burglary. d. relevant for eliminating a key element of robbery.

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A key factor in a report writer's legibility is his or her _____.

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

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