According to social conflict theory, those who hold power in contemporary society set the rules, control the law, and decide who is deviant, delinquent, and/or criminal

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The actual result of waivers has been to:

A) cause fewer juveniles to be labeled as delinquent. B) increase the harshness of penalties for juveniles. C) lessen the harshness of penalties for juveniles. D) cause more juveniles to be labeled as delinquent.

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"Response set" patterns can be avoided by using reversal questions

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In interviewing child sexual abuse victims, the general rule is that you:

a. should always ask direct questions. b. avoid direct questions after the first two interviews with the child. c. should use open-ended questions. d. should lead the child because of the child's young age.

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There is a right to have counsel present at a lineup conducted before adversary proceedings have been initiated

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