Who developed the life course theory to offer separate explanations for persistent offenders and adolescent-limited offenders?
A) ?Moffitt
B) ?Sampson and Laub
C) ?Agnew
D) ?Lombroso
A
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The bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995, could be considered a terrorist act that, at least from a perpetrator's standpoint, represents the epitome of ______________
a. war b. sabotage c. indiscrimination d. success
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Anomie focuses on the availability of goals and means. 2. Strain is manifested as a desire to achieve goals, and one’s inability to acquire the legitimate means to attain them. 3. Psychologists have discovered that many acts of terrorism, if not most, are explainable as the result of mental illness. 4. According to routine activities theory, political extremism and criminal behavior require the convergence of various elements. 5. Codes of self-sacrifice are used to justify extreme violence.
Research indicates that the majority of use-of-force incidents involve ______.
A. grabbing, pushing, or shoving B. hitting and punching C. less-than-lethal weapons such as batons or Tasers D. deadly force
The human service role of corrections workers is exemplified by which of the following activities?
A. Providing goods and services B. Not becoming involved in offender rehabilitation and adjustment C. Advocating for offenders D. All of these E. Both A and C