With regard to deterrence, the author of the text concludes that overall:

a. The evidence shows that individual deterrence works but general deterrence does not
b. The evidence shows that general deterrence works but individual deterrence does not
c. Neither form of deterrence has any significant effect on crime
d. There is little agreement among researchers about whether general deterrence works


d. There is little agreement among researchers about whether general deterrence works

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why many states are abandoning the use of prison farms?

A) The mechanization of farming methods has made prison farms less profitable. B) Inmates do not find farming experience useful after release. C) State agencies are often unwilling to purchase food grown by inmates. D) Farm organizations are complaining that the competition is unfair.

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The knock and ________ occurs when agents ask permission to search a residence.

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

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