The U.S. Supreme Court held in Strickland v. Washington (1984) that defendants in capital cases had the right to representation that meets an "objective standard of reasonableness."

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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The "replication studies" of experiments testing the effect of arrest policies on the deterrence of domestic violence found each of the following, EXCEPT

A. Arrest reduces domestic violence in some cities but increases it in others B. Arrest reduces domestic violence among employed people but increases it among unemployed people C. Arrest reduces domestic violence in the short run but can increase it in the long run D. Police cannot predict which couples are most likely to suffer future violence

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Epictetus advocated a philosophy of ______, believing that this practice would constitute progress for the individual.

a. morality b. ethics c. hedonism d. indifference

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Which of the following is a NOT characteristic of victims of the power rapist?

A. The victim will be alone at the time of initial contact. B. The victim is typically attacked by surprise. C. The victim is selected as one who will resist attack. D. The victim is usually the same race as the rapist.

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Historically, how were juvenile offenders treated?

A. Young offenders were tried by juvenile courts and were subjected to much harsher punishments than adults. B. Young offenders were tried by juvenile courts and were subjected to more lenient punishments than adults. C. Young offenders were tried by the same courts that tried adults and were subjected to the same sanctions as adults. D. Young offenders were tried by the same courts that tried adults and were subjected to less harsh punishments than adults.

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