A girl is adopted at birth. Shortly after the girl is adopted, one of her adopted parents is laid off. Because they are stressed, her adoptive parents begin to be verbally and physically abusive. When the girl becomes an adult, she becomes a pharmacy technician and begins to use and sell prescription drugs illegally. Eventually, she seeks out contact with her biological parents and finds they have both been imprisoned due to illegal drug use and trafficking. What does this exemplify?

A. dual hazard prediction
B. social strain theory
C. existence of atavistic features
D. labeling theory


A. dual hazard prediction

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a. random patrol b. focused patrol c. indirect patrol d. off-hours patrol

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The majority of female jail inmates have been sexually abused at some point in their lives

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In 1891, a male New York City police officer assaulted a 15-year-old female detainee. Afterward, a law was passed to ensure that female prisoners would be housed in separate facilities overseen by female employees of the NYPD. These employees were responsible for supervision, searches, and care of women and juveniles; however, they did not go on patrols or arrest perpetrators. What was their job title?

A. female protective officer B. social worker C. police matron D. policewoman

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This type of training seeks to increase individuals’ self-protective behaviors and psychological readiness to protect themselves against rape.

a. Bystander programs b. Sexual assault prevention programs c. Self-defense training d. Sensitivity training

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