Which theory of punishment is most likely to be effective for dealing with “career criminals”?

a. retribution
b. rehabilitation
c. incapacitation
d. deterrence


c. incapacitation

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Taylor et al. (1973) disagree with the exertion that when opportunities to succeed are distributed unequally, consequential results include the adoption of illegitimate means of obtaining success associated with definitions of the American Dream

a. True b. False

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In _____, the Court upheld the conviction of a suspect who claimed that he had invoked his Miranda rights by being mostly silent during questioning.

A. Berghuis v. Thompkins (2010) B. Florida v. Jardines (2013) C. Riverside v. McLaughlin (1991) D. Brewer v. Williams (1977)

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After being the victim of repeated abuse, Jonny gives up on trying to tell others about his experiences and merely goes through the motions of living day to day. This is an example of what effect of victimization?

A. behavioral self-blame B. learned helplessness C. hypervigilance D. post-traumatic stress disorder

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What is the name for an appeal at the state level that is an entirely new trial?

What will be an ideal response?

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