Competency for legal purposes refers to a young person’s ability to ______.

A. comprehend the difference between right and wrong behavior
B. present a coherent defense in court
C. testify on their own behalf
D. understand and participate in proceedings


D. understand and participate in proceedings

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The most pressing problem facing private policing today is lack of regulation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Incorporation theory has resulted in ______.

a. a system of individual rights that varies greatly from state to state b. a fairly ununiform state system of individual rights c. a disregard for the Model Penal Code d. disparate treatment of criminal defendants

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Which view of criminality argues that people commit crimes if they believe it will provide immediate benefits without the threat of long-term risks?

A) Psychological theory B) Social structure theory C) Social process theory D) Choice theory

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A person's height as a measure of a person's IQ would be seen as having what problem?

a. precision b. reliability c. accuracy d. validity

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