According to routine activities theory, the victims of the Green River Killer were suitable targets because they ______.

a. were drug dealers
b. frequented clubs and bars
c. were prostitutes
d. were living alone


c. were prostitutes

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Provide an example of positive and negative reinforcements.

What will be an ideal response?

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In the case of MGM Studios, INC v. Grokster, Ltd. found that peer-to-peer ______________ sites are another form of illegal copyright infringement and are punishable by fines and or confinement.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Criminals sometimes neutralize wrongdoings by maintaining that the crime victim "had it coming.". This is an example of which technique of neutralization?

a. denial of injury c. appeal to higher loyalties b. denial of the victim d. denial of responsibility

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main reasons that correctional institutions are administered more humanely today than they were in the past?

a. presence of rehabilitative personnel and programs b. increased training and professionalism of correctional personnel c. hands-off approach of the courts d. growth of citizen groups that monitor prison operations

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