Work on the “criminal personality” that claimed offenders demonstrated 52 different thinking disorders was done by:

a. B.F. Skinner.
b. Hans Eysenck.
c. Samenow and Yochelson.
d. Wilson and Herrnstein.


Answer: c

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In Strickland v. Washington, the Court created a two-prong test to evaluate which aspect of the criminal defendant's experience?

a. Effectiveness of counsel in criminal proceedings b. Appropriate construction of a jury at voir dire c. Likelihood of prejudice warranting a change of venue d. Reasonableness of accommodations in pretrial detention

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Which of the following is not a factor in police discretion with juveniles?

a. Police perception of community alternatives to police intervention. b. Pressure from supervising officers and decisions made by peers. c. The level of housing available in the detention facility. d. Delinquent behavior and actions that occur during police detention.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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