The victim's perception of the race of the perpetrator _____________.

A. is usually accurate.
B. differs from the race of those arrested.
C. has influence over sentencing.
D. is neither here nor there.


Answer: B

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An organization based in the United States may still be designated as a foreign terrorist organization if it has members who are not U.S. citizens

a. True b. False

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The severity continuum answers the question of "How hard did we get hit?"

a. True b. False

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Since the age of two, Michael has had a history of acting out. As a child, Michael's acting out consisted of disrespecting his parents. By the age of 12, he was skipping school and hanging out with older boys in the neighborhood. By the time he was 15, he started using drugs and alcohol. Michael was consistently uncooperative with his parents. He was hostile to all authority figures, including teachers and police officers. He would frequently lose his temper and blame everyone else for his misbehavior. What mental disorder was most likely the appropriate diagnosis for Michael?

A. Bipolar disorder B. Mood disorder C. Oppositional disorder D. Schizophrenia

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In a 1992 case, _____________________, the Supreme Court ruled that the state's attorney is required neither to produce young victims at trial nor to demonstrate the reason why they were unavailable to serve as witnesses

a. Tinker v. Maryland c. White v. Illinois b. McDonald v. New Hampshire d. Berg v. California

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