The three elements of criminal homicide used to define the kinds and grade the seriousness of the criminal homicides include actus reus, mens rea, and special ___________ and aggravating circumstances

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mitigating

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According to Freud, which part of the brain is associated with unconscious drives that demand pleasure and instant gratification?

A. Superid B. Id C. Superego D. Ego

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Which statement best summarizes the development of the social brain?

A. It rapidly develops through infancy and then slows down during the teenage years. B. It lies dormant until early adulthood and then rapidly develops. C. It slowly develops until the early to mid-40s and then stabilizes. D. It rapidly develops through adolescence and stabilizes in the early to mid-20s.

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Which of the following is consistent with control theory?

a. Offenders learn deviant values from parents and peers b. Individuals are restrained from offending by their relationships between parents and peers. c. Individuals must be taught to commit illegal activities d. Individuals commit crimes after being labeled by society.

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Most victims of human trafficking who end up in the United States come from which countries?

A. Asia, Mexico, and the former Soviet Bloc countries B. Thailand, Western Europe, and Latin America C. South America and Africa D. Australia, Canada, and the United States

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