Latent trait theorists believe human development is controlled by a master trait present at birth or soon after that results in

a. low intellectual development

b. verbal and physical aggression.
c. an increased propensity to commit crime.
d. a reduced ability to interpret social interactions.


c

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Developmental propensity theorists posit that

a) antisocial propensity remains constant. b) it is important to consider behavior that improves over time. c) risk factors that contribute to crime emerge early in the developmental process. d) both b and c.

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Rounding up the usual suspects often took the form of, or was also known as, a ______.

a. Rogues gallery b. Bertillonage c. dragnet d. third degree

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A prison store for incarcerated people to purchase goods is known as a _________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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If a criminal prosecution has commenced (formal charges have been filed) a defendant has Sixth Amendment right to an attorney at every

a. contact with government officials. b. contact with victims or witnesses. c. critical stage. d. step of the investigation.

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