Which of the following theories explains why offenders who experience stresses from high aspirations and lack of opportunity may commit crimes?
A) routine activities theory B) general strain theory
C) interactionist theory D) power-control theory
B
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A) The plea was a product of coercion. B) The prosecution fails to fulfill its obligations. C) Law enforcement officials acted in an unconstitutional fashion. D) All of the above
Justice White, dissenting in Miranda v. Arizona (1966 ), stated that
A. The rule against coerced confessions was grounded in the privilege against self-incrimination B. The factual basis for the majority decision were transcripts of the cases consolidated in the Miranda ruling C. The Miranda warnings were logically inconsistent with the notion that custodial interrogation was inherently coercive D. The Miranda ruling would not increase or decrease the number of convictions
Which of the following is a danger sign during a hostage negotiation?
a. The negotiator is unable to establish rapport b. The hostage-taker refers to the hostages by their names c. The hostage-taker's expectations have been reduced d. The hostage-taker begins talking for longer periods of time
People victimized in the workplace or on private property may have legal recourse if they can establish that there was ______________ on the part of the property owner or manager
a. Bullying b. Sexual harassment c. Negligence d. Liability