The definitive work on mental disorders, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by the American Psychiatric Association, sets out the legal definition of insanity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: FALSE

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The systematic study of the biological basis of social behavior is known as

a. Constitutional criminology. b. Eugenic criminology. c. Behavioral genetics. d. Sociobiology.

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Crimes that threaten the general well-being of society and challenge accepted moral principles are defined as _______ crimes

A) violent B) limited C) general-order D) public-order E) high-visibility

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A rape that involves people who are in some form of courting relationship is called a date rape

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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With the passage of two laws in 1970—the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Act (CCE)—Congress resurrected _________, which is the government seizure of property

a. restitution b. forfeiture c. fines d. repayment

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