Which of the following accurately describes recidivism?

a. attempts to use correctional supervision to help criminals reenter society
b. is a philosophy of punishment driven by a passion for revenge
c. involves an offender committing additional crimes after being punished
d. sees human behavior based on a cost/benefit analysis


c. involves an offender committing additional crimes after being punished

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Which war led to the dramatic industrialization of America?

A) ?WWI B) ?WWII C) ?The Civil War D) ?The Vietnam War

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Convergent validity is _________________

a. a type of measurement validity in which an indicator makes sense as a measure of a construct in the judgment of others, especially in the scientific community b. a measurement validity that relies on the occurrence of a future event or behavior that is logically consistent to verify the indicator of a construct c. measurement validity that relies on some independent outside verification d. a type of measurement validity for multiple indicators based on the idea that indicators of one construct will act alike or converge. e. a measurement validity for multiple indicators based on the idea that indicators of different constructs diverge.

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The PIRA evolved from a loosely knit structure to one that operated along military lines, employing geographically-based battalions and companies

a. True b. False

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Imagine that you are a government legislator seeking to end, or at least reduce, thefts from ATMs. What protocols or laws might you put in place? What safety precautions would you recommend to the average ATM user?

What will be an ideal response?

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