People commit crimes when they model their actions after others they see being rewarded for the same acts, and actions are reinforced by rewards and extinguished by punishment. Which of the following theories does this best illustrate?
a. Psychodynamic
b. Behavioral
c. Cognitive
d. General deterrence theory
b
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The category of sex offender represents a number of different types of offenders, but those who prey on children resent significant risk factors to the community and supervision problems for probation and parole officers
a. True b. False
The jury believes that the defendant is guilty. Although they are not completely free from doubt, and they do recognize that the defense’s counterargument could potentially be true, the jury agrees that the chances are so remote that it is almost impossible. Based on this information, they would most likely ______.
A. tell the judge that they are unable to decide on a verdict because some doubt exists B. acquit the defendant because there are some doubts, even though they are unlikely C. find the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt D. find the defendant guilty due to a preponderance of evidence
Which of the following alarming facts are true about firearms according to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics from 1993 to 2011?
a. Males, Hispanics, and persons ages 18 and under had the highest rates of firearm homicide b. Females, Hispanics, and persons ages 18 and under had the highest rates of firearm homicide c. Males, blacks, and persons ages 18 to 24 had the highest rates of firearm homicide d. Females, blacks, and persons ages 18 to 24 had the highest rates of firearm homicide
The continued use of some types of forensic evidence has been called into question
Indicate whether the statement is true or false