Which style of parental discipline is most effective in reducing criminal or aggressive behavior?

a. The permissive style
b. The authoritative style
c. The egalitarian style
d. The authoritarian style


Answer: b

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1. General deterrence is aimed at potential offenders. 2. A review of the research on deterrence indicates that legal sanctions have “little if any” effect on actual behavior. 3. The crime control model is similar to an obstacle course in which impediments to carrying the accused’s case further are encountered at every stage of processing. 4. The United States has a high incarceration rate relative to other nations. 5. Russia has a higher incarceration rate than the United States.

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Compared to type I alcoholics, type II alcoholics are more likely to engage in ______.

a. early-onset drinking and become addicted more rapidly b. late-onset drinking and become addicted slowly c. early-onset drinking and become addicted slowly d. late-onset drinking and become addicted more rapidly

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O.J. Simpson's legal defense was provided by a public defender

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Gangs are not seen as one of the causes for the increase in youth crime

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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