Psychological abuse can be defined as which of the following?

a. The victim's sense of self-worth is diminished because of constant criticism, belittling, and name-calling.
b. The victim is frightened by intimidation, threatening harm or harm to others.
c. Hurting or trying to hurt someone physically
d. The abuser may force the victim to engage in a vicious custody battle or an expensive court case.


b

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Statistics from drug surveys most likely establish a _______________; not a cause and effect relationship

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

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Isaac gives $100 to his friend Doug to buy narcotics. An undercover officer arrests him before Doug can hand over his imitation drugs. Doug, unbeknownst to all of his buyers, does not actually sell narcotics, but sells baking soda instead. This is an example of ______.

a. factual impossibility b. inherent impossibility c. abandonment d. legal impossibility

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Which component of routine activities theory holds or posits that if nobody in an area wants to commit a crime, then crime cannot occur?

a. Motivated offender b. Suitable target c. Guardianship d. Societal conflict

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Which of the following theories posits that individuals do NOT exercise freedom when committing criminal or delinquent acts?

A) deterministic view B) free will C) felicific calculus D) biological positivism

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