Discuss the problems involved with attempts to predict the future dangerousness of mentally disordered offenders
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may vary. One problem is that there is no support for the ability of psychiatrists to accurately predict the likely dangerousness of a patient's future behavior. The prediction of dangerousness is basically a convention to get an individual to treatment, where the concept of dangerousness is forgotten. However, despite the possible inaccuracy of the prediction, being labeled as potentially dangerous may result in an indefinite or lifelong commitment to a mental institution, as well as placement for custody and treatment in a special area within the institution.
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A goal of criminal sentencing that seeks to prevent a particular offender from engaging in repeat criminality is known as:
a. General deterrence. b. Rehabilitation. c. Specific deterrence. d. Restoration.
Tree spiking involves driving metal spikes into trees in logging areas for the purpose of damaging the tree
a. True b. False
Jody and David begin an etailing fraud scam on campus and sometimes involve the volleyball team. Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered etailing fraud?
A. Jody and friends purchase stereo equipment online and then purchase cheaper, but similar, stereo equipment at a local store. After receiving the original purchase, they ship the cheaper version back to the online store for a full refund. B. Jody returns merchandise without her original receipt and expects a full cash refund. C. Jody has her friends purchase stock in a company at a low rate and then Jody writes an online blog about the amazing success of the company, which increases the stock price. Jody's friends then sell the stock at the inflated rate. D. David locks down the university computers and demands money to restore university access.
Although sex is the major motivation of many serial killers, there are many other motivations, such as thrill seeking, attention getting, anger, and financial gain, and perhaps the greatest:
A. fame B. a sense of power C. a sense of vicarious revenge D. existential fulfillment