A legal defense based on claims of mental illness or mental incapacity is known as the___________ defense

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Insanity

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The homemade explosive that Richard Reid, the "shoe bomber," carried aboard American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami in 2001 was made from:

a. dynamite. b. triacetone triperoxide (TATP). c. C-4 military explosive. d. 2-methyloctane.

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Approximately ___% of the population is covered by NIBRS reporting

a. 100 b. 29 c. 85 d. 12

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The death penalty is imposed disproportionately on racial minorities

a. True b. False

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Albert is a spiritual man and believes in leading a crime-free life. After losing his day job, he is unable to pay his bills or support his family. After a few days, he gets frustrated and robs a store at gunpoint. Which of the following theories best explains Albert's shift in behavior?

A. Strain theory B. Social learning theory C. Routine activities theory D. Biological theory

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