According to Walter Miller’s framework of focal concerns, ______ refers to the belief that the locus of control is external to oneself.

A. autonomy
B. excitement
C. fate
D. toughness


C. fate

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The purpose of three-strikes legislation is to remove repeat felons from society for life

a. True b. False

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Intensive supervision probation means that a probation officer is handling the largest case load feasible

a. True b. False

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The chief explains that the department has its own section dedicated to monitoring the department's officers and investigating complaints. This is known as:

a. the self-policing model.
b. the internal affairs model.
c. a consent decree.
d. the "rotten barrel" scenario.

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According to Barker and Carter, accepted lies must meet all of the following standards except:

a. they must be in furtherance of a legitimate organizational purpose. b. there must be a clear relationship between the need to deceive and the accomplishment of an organizational purpose. c. the nature of the deception must be such that it will better serve the public interest than the truth. d. those involved in the lie must reveal the truth as soon as it becomes safe to do so.

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