A number of biosocial theorists believe that abnormal levels of the male sex hormone _________ produce aggressive behavior and may explain gender differences in the crime rate

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


androgen

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Which of the following involves a discretionary reduction of an offender's sentence length by a designated individual(s) in the executive branch (for example, the governor)

a. Curtailed parole. b. Commutation of sentence. c. Mitigated release. d. Modified probation

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Samra is ordered by a court to discontinue striking her employer by July 3. Samra refused to comply and appeared before the judge on July 5. After a stern lecture from the judge, Samra agreed to return to work. However, the judge believes that Samra should be punished for her behavior. What offense has Samra committed?

A. indirect criminal contempt B. direct criminal contempt C. civil contempt D. obstruction of justice

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The ______ hypothesis argues that the woman’s liberation movement has generated efforts by women to free themselves from the power of men, but by doing so they have freed men from their traditional roles as providers.

a. masculinization b. emancipation c. economic marginalization d. generalizability

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A correctional officer is physically assaulted by an inmate in a prison. This is an example of which type of workplace violence?

a. Type 1 b. Type 2 c. Type 3 d. Type 4

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