Which of the following is not a common critique of self-reports?

a. They tend to focus on minor and trivial offenses.
b. Self-report respondents often fib.
c. They rely too heavily on only reported arrests.
d. They tend to ignore white-collar crime.


Answer: c

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

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. history of alcohol use B. work record C. history of delinquency D. school record

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a. The Power and Control Wheel b. The Equality Wheel c. A standardized approach, as the dynamics of battering are the same for all. d. A strict mandatory arrest policy regardless of the victim's wishes.

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