Crimes that are considered less serious and are punished by less than a year in jail are considered ______.

a. felonies
b. misdemeanors
c. infractions
d. status offenses


b. misdemeanors

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a. less prejudgments about respondents b. less disturbance to respondents c. inadequate time to complete research d. more time-consuming nature

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Most sentencing research examines the sentences imposed on offenders convicted of:

a. drug offenses. c. felonies. b. violent crimes. d. white collar crimes

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Acts of terrorism are designed to shock and ________ as well as being outside war conventions

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

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Modes of adaptation are associated with rapid industrialization and social change in large cities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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