A researcher questions why crime occurs more frequently in one neighborhood of his city. Which theory would he be most interested in testing with his data?
A. Biological theories
B. Social disorganization theory
C. Classical theory
D. Deterrence theory
B. Social disorganization theory
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An error whereby a historical researcher locates an event before or after when it actually occurred is called _____________
a. internal criticism b. external criticism c. bowdlerization d. pseudoproof e. anachronism
What was the overarching message of the article by Paul Gendreau and Robert Ross, “Bibliotherapy for Cynics”?
a. those who were cynical about punishment needed to read the available literature supporting punishment-oriented programs b. those who were cynical about rehabilitation needed to read the available literature supporting successful treatment interventions c. those who were cynical about the criminal justice process needed to read the available literature supporting the need for criminal justice agents d. those who were cynical about human services-oriented programs needed to read the available literature that showed treatment had no effect on recidivism
In which case did the U.S. Supreme Court rule that due process rights for inmates are not triggered by disciplinary actions that do not result in the loss of “good time”?
a. Turner v. Safley b. Wolff v. McDonnell c. Sandin v. Conner d. Kansas v. Hendricks
While judges in state cases often grant bail to defendants prior to trial, they are not limited by the federal constitution concerning the amount of bail that judges may require as a condition of pretrial release
Indicate whether the statement is true or false