The major premise of the genetic theory is that _______.
A. as the human race evolved, traits and characteristics became ingrained, some of which make people aggressive and predisposed to commit crime
B. the criminality of the parents can predict the delinquency of their children
C. criminals and delinquents often suffer brain impairment
D. crime is a function of diet and food allergies
Answer: B
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a. intimate partners b. cycle of intimacy c. offender-partner cycle d. life partner cycle
What is the test for determining whether a search meets a special need?
A) Whether the conducting agency has proven a need beyond a reasonable doubt B) The court balances the significance of the government interests against the intrusiveness of the search. C) Whether the parties involved have voted on the issue and reached a supermajority D) The court balances the needs of the population against the justifications presented by the government.
Broad social programs are an example of situational crime control
a. True b. False
Many states have moved away from ______.
A. parole statutes B. parole policies C. traditional parole D. postprison supervision