What is “frustration-induced criminality”? Provide an illustration.

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Criminal behavior occurs when one reduces arousal or frustration by using violence is rewarded. Under extreme frustrations, the behavior is energized, resulting in more violent actions. Examples include workplace violence after a firing or school shootings after a student has been bullied.

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The concepts of homeland security emerged after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01

a. True b. False

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America became more urbanized in the second half of the eighteenth century

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Rejecting the null hypothesis using a t test assumes which of the following?

a. There is no difference between sample means. b. There is no difference between population means. c. The difference between means is significant. d. The difference between means is too small to be a sampling error.

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How much discretion does a jury have in interpreting evidence and establishing the facts of a case?

What will be an ideal response?

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