Define kleptomania and describe the empirical support for the phenomenon.
What will be an ideal response?
Kleptomania refers to an irresistible impulse to steal unneeded objects. It is often associated with shoplifting, but it would also occur in other contexts, such as stealing from a neighbor's purse. According to the DSM, the person experiences increased tension before stealing and feels pleasure or relief once the crime is committed. There is very little empirical support for this phenomenon, and if it does exist it is believed to be very rare. Although apprehended shoplifters may say they did it for the thrill or the challenge, there is scant evidence of a compulsion or irresistible impulse to steal.
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a. take close-up photographs of evidence items immediately. b. start photography away from the scene and work your way into the scene, showing views from all four corners. c. place evidence numbers before taking any photographs. d. photography is the last step in crime scene processing. e. there is no need to photograph a crime scene.
The Community Notification Act which provides for community notification of known convicted sex offenders is most commonly referred to as:
a. Megan's Law b. Victim Notification c. Amber Alert d. Community and Sex Offender Law
Which of the following statements is false?
A. Most studies indicate that blacks express more distrust of police than whites or Hispanics. B. Blacks are more likely than Hispanics to believe police will use excessive force. C. More blacks report disrespectful language or swearing by police officers. D. Hispanics are less likely than blacks to report feeling that the police would treat them fairly.
Creswell and Plano Clark (2011) suggest that the unique feature of a transformative design is
A) That it uses a practical perspective with a social justice focus B) That it uses a theoretical perspective with a social justice focus C) When it improves the well-being of well-off populations D) All of the above