Discuss and evaluate three criticisms of character or virtue theory. Please provide a hypothetical situation which exemplifies each of these three criticisms.
What will be an ideal response?
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A) operation identification B) stakeouts C) decoy squads D) neighborhood watch
In Chicago, as in most police departments, the rank-and-file police officers welcomed the change to community policing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Neutralization theory points out that:
a. criminal behavior is learned in much the same way that conformity is learned. b. even the most committed criminals and delinquents are not involved in criminality all the time. c. criminality is a product of weak self-concept and poor self-esteem. d. law is differentially applied, benefiting those who hold economic and social power and penalizing the powerless.
Voluntary manslaughter involves intentionally killing another in the sudden heat of passion, which a. was caused by a legally recognized adequate provocation. b. was caused by a mental disease or defect
c. caused the actor to be reckless. d. gave the actor time to cool off.