The ______ theorizes that police react to criticism of widely publicized and controversial incidents involving the use of force against minority citizens by disengaging from vigorous enforcement activities.

a. Ferguson effect
b. Brown effect
c. Missouri effect
d. Black Lives Matter effect


a. Ferguson effect

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Some people who cyberstalk or cyberbully may be more inclined to act in a deviant manner because of the ________ that the Internet provides

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is not considered to contribute to a healthy diet, and thus to good mental health and well-adjusted behavior patterns?

A. Polyunsaturated fatty acids B. Minerals C. Vitamins D. Heavy metals, such as lead and mercury

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Which of the following rights applies to all lineups?

a. Due process b. Protection against unreasonable searches c. Privilege against self-incrimination d. All of the answers are correct.

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In rendering interpretations of the law, appellate courts generally follow precedent, in keeping with the common-law doctrine of ______________

a. stare decisis b. caveat emptor c. amicus curiae d. lex talionis

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