The Minnesota study conducted in the early 1980s found that making an arrest for domestic violence increased the rate of recidivism among wife-beaters

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


F

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Since the age of two, Michael has had a history of acting out. As a child, Michael's acting out consisted of disrespecting his parents. By the age of 12, he was skipping school and hanging out with older boys in the neighborhood. By the time he was 15, he started using drugs and alcohol. Michael was consistently uncooperative with his parents. He was hostile to all authority figures, including teachers and police officers. He would frequently lose his temper and blame everyone else for his misbehavior. What mental disorder was most likely the appropriate diagnosis for Michael?

A. Bipolar disorder B. Mood disorder C. Oppositional disorder D. Schizophrenia

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What does surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) from the Reaper’s unblinking eyes allow for?

a. It allows the reaper to fly in the outer atmosphere. b. They save American lives but are more expensive than their inhabited counterparts. c. The Reaper is actually cheaper but usually it is not as effective. d. They can strike with enough precision to minimize or even avoid civilian casualties and unnecessary damage.

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In Jeffery’s social learning theory, the determination of whether behavior will be deviant or conforming depends on:

a. The availability of role models. b. Differential reinforcement. c. Direct conditioning. d. Societal reaction.

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Federal prosecutors are known as _______________________

a. U.S. attorneys b. District attorneys c. Circuit attorneys d. Plaintiff attorneys

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