In the case study about Gertrude Baniszewski, Baniszewski abused and caused the death of 16-year-old Sylvia Likens while Likens was in her care. Why did Baniszewski lash out at Sylvia?

a. Sylvia was physically and verbally assaulting the seven other kids in the home.
b. She caught Sylvia in bed with her husband.
c. The check from Sylvia’s parents for taking care of Sylvia and her sister was late.
d. Sylvia was stealing money and jewelry from her.


c. The check from Sylvia’s parents for taking care of Sylvia and her sister was late.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true of shield laws?

a. Shield laws protect government agencies from prosecution. b. Shield laws deal with the possible hazards to human subjects. c. Shield laws grant a state-guaranteed right to confidentiality for researchers. d. Shield laws deal with agreement of subjects to participate in research.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The National White Collar Crime Center operates an Internet fraud-reporting center along with the:

a. DHS
b. CAT
c. FBI
d. DOD

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