Identify the term that refers to the prevention of criminal acts by the use or threat of punishment.

A. deterrence
B. recidivism
C. rehabilitation
D. retribution


A. deterrence

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In order to avoid law enforcement detection, the structure of the New York Mafia has always attempted to remain only loosely connected to its criminal activities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What type of research design was featured in the Chicago "Project of Human Development"?

a. ex post facto b. Solomon four-group c. classical experimental design d. accelerated longitudinal design

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Bacteria are normal inhabitants of the body, and they proliferate after death. The different rates and types of decomposition a body undergoes depend on the environment, and all areas may not deteriorate at the same rate.

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

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A protective order that is derived from a sexual assault/abuse, stalking or human trafficking is good for how long if not otherwise stated on the order?

a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 5 years

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