Explain the reasons for violent crime using one of the theories elaborated in the text. Discuss why this theoretical explanation is the most useful for understanding violent crime. Describe a specific situation where you believe this theory applies.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer will vary dramatically depending on student's chosen theory.
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a. Conduction. b. Radiation. c. Convection. d. a and c
In general, advocates of deterrence focus almost exclusively on manipulating which of the following?
a. the benefits of not committing crime by offering rewards to law-abiding citizens b. the costs of crime through punishment c. the costs and benefits of crime through individualized treatment d. the costs of crime through public shaming
For a false statement in court to constitute perjury, the witness must know that the statement is false and the statement must be ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In order to arrest a person believed to be in the dwelling of a third party, absent exigent circumstance __________
A) An arrest warrant must be obtained B) Both an arrest warrant and a search warrant must be obtained C) A search warrant must be obtained D) Consent must be obtained