According to Moffitt, a(n) __________ occurs because biological maturity occurs before society permits the assumption of autonomous adult roles

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


Answer: Maturity gap

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The ________ sentence has been attacked by inmates on the allegation that it violates the due process of law because of its uncertainty, and, as such, is cruel and unusual punishment

A) indeterminate B) determinate C) congealed D) combined

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Discretion is defined as the ability to ______.

a. make choices and to act or not act on them b. distinguish between right and wrong c. make informed decisions on the basis of ideology and folk-knowledge d. make ill-informed choices that are not based on experience

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Once an individual is booked, he or she has permission to call which of the following?

A. jail staff members B. prosecuting attorney C. bail bondsman D. the judge who will decide his or her case

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The rationale for the _____ requirement is to prevent a person from being guilty of an offense based on evil thoughts or intent alone

a. mens rea b. fusion c. actus reus d. substantial step

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