Gottfredson and Hirschi trace the root cause of poor self-control to what?
a. An increase in delinquent propensity
b. Inadequate childrearing practices
c. An inability to knife off from deviant peers
d. Personal needs such as greed, revenge, survival, and hedonism
b
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With greater knowledge of comparative crime trends, governments can make better decisions about the allocation of resources and
a. Why crime is so high in their own countries b. Why some nations are more successful at controlling crime rates c. How many prisons to consider building d. Which television programs and movie to censor
Most violent encounters are perpetrated by strangers as opposed to someone the victim knows well
a. True b. False
The most important aspect of any counseling relationship is the:
a. Ability to probe b. Therapeutic alliance c. Ability to facilitate dialogue d. All of the above e. None of the above
After the prosecution rested, James’s attorneys chose not to present a case at all. Instead, they rested their case as well and began preparing for closing arguments. Which of the following is likely true in this circumstance?
A. The defense believes that the prosecution failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. B. If James is convicted, his conviction will be overturned because the defense attorney failed to present a case. C. The judge has granted a defense motion to dismiss the trial. D. The defense believes that the prosecution’s case is so strong, there is no reason to attempt a defense.