The term __________ was coined by Cesare Lombroso to suggest that crime was the result of primitive urges that survived the evolutionary process

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: atavism

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In Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. v. Carmichael, the US Supreme Court ruled that the "gatekeeping" role of a trial judge:

a. Was restricted to scientific testimony. b. Applied only to cases involving capital crimes. c. Was subject to appeal by a higher court. d. Applied to all expert testimony.

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Inmates who want to leave a gang may be allowed to participate in a ________ program

A) shot-caller B) OMG C) step-down D) classification

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The academic discipline of criminology uses scientific methods to study nature, extent, cause and control of criminal behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Criminologists study the nature, extent, cause, and control of criminal behavior

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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