James Q. Wilson and Richard Herrnstein’s reinforcement theory suggests that offenders find the rewards of crime to be ________

A) immediate and pleasurable
B) risky and indeterminate
C) slow and petty
D) harsh and painful


Answer: A

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The move toward developing long-term imprisonment as a sanction for criminal offenses began in 1790 with this jail system:

a. Auburn b. Philadelphia c. Elvira d. Riker's Island

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Appeals typically rest on the contention that the defendant’s _____ were violated.

What will be an ideal response?

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Explain the rationale for strict liability crimes

What will be an ideal response?

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The South Carolina ISP program is noted for its:

A) uniformity of processing offenders and treating them. B) individualization of programming based on assessments of one's risk and needs. C) rejection of electronic monitoring as an offender supervision tool. D) mandatory hospitalization of all clients for two weeks to determine their needs.

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