Which characteristic of police officers is associated with lower rates of citizen complaints?

A. youth
B. inexperience
C. college degree
D. male


C. college degree

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Why is it so difficult to properly evaluate the effectiveness of programs designed to treat psychopaths?

A) Because they do not habituate to stimuli easily. B) Because they are skilled at manipulation. C) Because they rarely comply with treatment. D) Because they have difficulty adjusting to new situations.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic requirements for a career as a police officer?

A. Be a U.S. citizen B. Be at least twenty-one years of age C. Meet height requirements D. Meet eyesight requirements

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Which theory states that the harsh penalties for "lower­class" crimes, such as burglary, can be seen as a means of protecting the privileges of the "haves" from the aspirations of the "have­nots"?

a. social psychology b. social control theory c. conflict theory d. learning theory

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