Research shows that most criminals are poor. Many people think, therefore, that most poor people are criminals. This is an example of:

a. Inaccurate observation
b. Systematic reasoning
c. Resistance to change
d. Illogical reasoning


d. Illogical reasoning

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The claim that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are determined by influences such as climate and population density that act upon us from outside of our minds and bodies would be consistent with the notion of external determinism

a. True b. False

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In the Reaves and Hickman's 2006 survey, approximately what percentage of state and local police agencies in the United States required a bachelor's degree for new hires?

A) 1% B) 10% C) 35% D) 41%

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______ can be defined as the norms, values, beliefs, history, traditions, and language held and practiced by a group of people?

a. A role b. An organizational culture c. Power d. A subculture

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The number of federal cases far exceeds the number of cases in state courts

a. True b. False

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