Preliminary research suggests that brain activity in the prefrontal cortex is critical for selecting among punishments; defense attorneys and prosecutors could use this information in the selection of jurors, or legislatures or sentencing commissions could use the information for devising sentencing guidelines acceptable to the public.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The doctrine of holding corporations criminally responsible did not develop in countries predominantly governed by civil law
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following foods has not been implicated in the production of criminal violence or antisocial behavior?
a. Food additives b. Coffee c. Processed foods d. All of the above may possibly trigger antisocial behavior or criminal violence
A criminologist decides to study the way in which violent crime is portrayed in newspaper headlines. This type of research is known as:
a. Media survey b. Content analysis c. Simulation d. Secondary analysis
A patrolling police officer passes by a bank on rounds, and he sees nothing wrong. The bank is then robbed 10 minutes later. Which of the following would be the defense used for the police officer?
A) Public-duty doctrine B) Contributory negligence C) Assumption of risk D) Sudden peril