The biggest impact during the modern criminology period was made by Cesare Lombroso’s theory of ______ or the born criminal.

A. atavism
B. ideal types
C. phrenology
D. somatotypes


A. atavism

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In ________________________, all aspects of the environment are part of the treatment, and meaningful change, increased growth, and satisfactory adjustment are encouraged

a. milieu therapy c. wilderness probation b. boot camps d. house arrest

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Although the U.S. Constitution makes no mention of the right to appeal from a criminal conviction, arguably this right might exist because of the __________________________

a. due Process Clauses of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments b. privileges and Immunities Clause in the Constitution c. American reception of the English common law as it existed prior to July 4, 1776 d. constitutional recognition of the writ of habeas corpus

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According to the Law in Society section recurrent causes of wrongful convictions include each of the following, EXCEPT

A. Corrupt judges B. False confessions C. Forensic testing errors D. Tunnel vision

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All of the following are recommended practices when conducting intensive interviews except:

a. Arrive on time to appointments b. Cut the respondent off mid-sentence when he or she is taking too long to respond c. Maintain an appropriate physical distance d. Maintain eye contact

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