In addition to problems of definition, what other significant factor contributes to the difficulty of knowing what crimes are committed?
A. police discretion
B. civil law
C. differential association
D. the racial bias of the NCVS
Answer: A
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Congress gave women the right to vote in __________
A) 1789 B) 1865 C) 1890 D) 1919
Women live longer, in general, than men in which of the following
A. in the United States and Japan, but nowhere else. B. in Asia but not in Europe or the Americas C. in industrialized nations only. D. in nearly every society.
Chose all that apply. In this chapter, Anzaldua speaks of the 'Shadow-Beast' and uses this concept as a metaphor. Which of the following accurately describe how she applies this metaphor to to development of her self-identity and to status hierarchies?
a. The 'Shadow-Beast' is a metaphor for the fear and discomfort we experience when faced with 'the Other'....those who are different from us or who deviate from that which is considered 'proper', 'normal', or 'right'. b. The 'Shadow-Beast' is a metaphor for the internal struggle between 'good' (as in following God's will) and 'evil' (as in falling to the temptations of the flesh). c. At the individual level, the 'Shadow-Beast' is a metaphor for insanity; at the cultural level, it is a metaphor for social disorganization, the loss of family values, and entitlement. d. The 'Shadow-Beast' is a metaphor for that part of her that does not like to be faced with limits or limitations on who she is are what she would like to become. e. The 'Shadow--Beast' is a metaphor for that rebellious part of her that refuses to take orders from both outside authorities and her conscious will.
The primary goal of the _________ was to develop a support system to aid patients released from mental hospitals.
A. Mental Health Support Bill B. Homeless Reconciliation Fund C. the DSM-V D. Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act