Many criminologists use the term __________ to mean an approach that studies human behavior through the use of the traditional scientific method.

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


Answer: Positivism

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Which of the following is an example of imitation?

a. prostitution b. candy cigarettes c. methamphetamine use d. speeding on the expressway

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Places containing elevated numbers of motivated offenders result in an elevated chance of being victimized. Such places are termed:

a. hot targets.
b. hot spots.
c. suitable targets.
d. chronic spots.

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The suppression of race riots in the 1930s and 1940s severely damaged police-minority relations in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Drug courts include an adversarial approach to integrating substance abuse treatment with criminal justice case processing

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

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