Rhett, a college student, sells stolen credit cards to make fast money. He is also known for his involvement in motor vehicle theft. In this scenario, Rhett is a(n) ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Professional thief
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Psychometry refers to a procedure in which parts of the frontal lobes of the brain are destroyed to alter behavior. 2. "Twinkie defense" refers to the claim that sugar consumption can serve as a causal agent in crime. 3. Present-day biological theories of crime universally reject the influence of environment on criminal behavior. 4. Some researchers argue that human females may have evolved superior inhibitory capabilities in the aggression domain. 5. The superego was identified by Freud as the mediator, or "referee," which works to balance the desires of the id and the controls of the ego.
The "XYY syndrome" refers to the belief that men with an extra "Y" chromosome are:
a. Immune to criminogenic influences b. More likely to go into the field of law enforcement c. Predisposed to involvement in property crimes such as vandalism and theft d. Predisposed to violent and aggressive behavior
__________________ is designed not for profit or gain but to vent rage, anger, or frustration
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Defective intelligence, impulsive personality, genetic abnormalities, and the physical chemical functioning of the brain are all examples of a _____
a. Latent trait b. Characteristic pattern c. Personality disorder d. Neurosis