Briefly explain the motivations of suicide bombers from a rational choice perspective.

What will be an ideal response?


They anticipate rewards for their actions, whether in the form of martyrdom, access to sexual paradise, and/or financial rewards for their family, in addition to knowing that they contributed to political goals that they value.

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The _________rule announced in Chimel provides that, pursuant to a valid arrest, the police may search the area ?within the immediate control? of the arrestee

A) Armspan B) Immediate control C) Protective sweep D) Exigent circumstance

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Jay goes to a location in the city where prostitutes are known to congregate. He approaches Sandra, who is standing on the street corner, and says, "I will give you $20 for oral sex." Sandra responds, "$25!" Jay says, "O.K

" Both Jay and Sandra have violated the prostitution statute. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The due process requirement of fairness is violated if identification procedures are

a. conducted during the night. b. conducted with more than three others that look like the suspect. c. impermissibly suggestive. d. conducted with more than three identifying witnesses.

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A _____________ by one suspect cannot be used against another suspect unless the second suspect has the opportunity to cross-examine the source of the accusation against him

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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