Which of the following traits has research from the past two decades linked to criminal behavior?

A. high IQ level
B. high birth weight
C. deficit in frontal lobe brain region
D. deficit in ability to cope with stress


C. deficit in frontal lobe brain region

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Reducing recidivism is a primary goal of a specific deterrence model.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Gottfredson and Hirschi's low self-control theory of crime proposes that members of juvenile gangs:

a. like one another a lot. b. can easily identify their leaders. c. are informal friendship networks rather than organized groups. d. are the best source of information about the structure of gangs.

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When individuals provoke or encourage criminal behavior is known as:

A) ?latent trait activation. B) ?victim precipitation. C) ?lifestyle theory. D) ?cognitive abuse of the victim. E) ?bad apple syndrome.

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The purpose of the Brady Act is to:

a. limit the number of firearms on American streets at any given time. b. prevent prohibited persons from obtaining handguns. c. ensure that those obtaining firearms receive training in proper use and storage of their weapons. d. prevent accidental injury or death by firearms.

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