The necessity defense, also called the choice of evils, justifies certain types of criminal activity when it cannot be avoided. However, claims of necessity generally fail in cases of homicide
a. True
b. False
a
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The direct entry method is _______________
a. a sheet with grids which the researcher writes code numbers in squares that correspond to a row and column location, and then uses this to type it into a computer b. a column or set of columns assigned to a variable c. a method of data entry where the researcher manually types in the data d. a machine that can read information from questionnaire sheets and insert them directly into a computer file e. a document describing the coding procedure and the location of data for variables in a format that computers can use
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The stronger the definitions favoring or encouraging deviance, the less likely a person is to engage in such behavior. 2. Observing modeled behavior is referred to as imitation. 3. According to Akers (1998), definitions are attitudes, beliefs, and rationalizations that define a behavior as good or bad, right or wrong, appropriate or inappropriate; definitions can be general or specific. 4. The denial of injury technique focuses on whether the deviance is perceived to cause injury or harm to anyone. 5. Differential association and social learning theories have been criticized because they have largely focused on only major forms of deviance.
A gag order prohibits anyone involved in a case-police, prosecutor, defense attorney, defendant-from talking to the press.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The increasing formalization of police work and the accompanying rise in public acceptance of the police is known as
A) police ethics. B) police professionalism. C) police discretion. D) legalistic police work.