The polygraph has been found to be roughly 98% accurate when used as an interrogation device with sex offenders
a. True
b. False
A
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Discuss the basis of feminist criminology and explain your position on this philosophy as to whether you feel it could explain the cause of criminal behavior in women
What will be an ideal response?
A rehabilitation program is tested in a California medium security prison and found to be effective. The researchers want to know if the program will be effective in maximum security prisons in Texas. This is a question of external validity
a. True b. False
_________ are central to prisoner control because correctional officers cannot have total control over the inmates
a. Deliberations b. Negotiations c. Discussions d. Mediation
Research involving which group would not be receptive to the use of unstructured interviews?
a. criminals b. police officers c. judges d. probation officers