A deterministic or positivist position claims that factors mostly _________ social organization of society and/or environmental influences determine delinquency.

a. inside the conscious control of individual’s
b. within the realm of choice of the individual’s
c. within individual members of a community’s
d. outside the conscious control of individual’s


d. outside the conscious control of individual’s

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Race is ______ factor in the juvenile justice systems not only for blacks but also for Latino and American Indian youth.

a. not a relevant b. a minor relevant c. a moderately relevant d. is a relevant

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The key element of extortion or blackmail is the threat of future harm

a. True b. False

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Which of the following is true of the foot-patrol beat?

a. It should be limited to the business areas of the city. b. It should be small enough that it can be covered at least once or twice per shift. c. It should be designed to provide traffic control and crowd control. d. All of the above

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When an officer concludes that a crime was committed and that the suspect probably committed it, probable cause is immediately established

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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