The idea that potential and actual legal punishment can deter crime is a synopsis of _____
a. Routine Activities Theory
b. Deterrence Theory
c. Corporal Theory
d. Penal Theory
Answer: b
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The research aspects of forensic psychology include all of the following except
a. pre-employment psychological screening b. the effects of pretrial publicity on juries c. the effects of expert testimony on juries d. the effects of suspect presentation methods on witness' recall
Clinical studies are another source of information regarding violence. These studies are carried out by _______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
On entering prison, most newcomers have to adopt one of four ________ orientations in order to adapt to prison.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Mark broke into Laura's home in the middle of the night intending to steal Laura's flat-screen television, laptop, and whatever money he could find. In the middle of the burglary, Laura, hearing some noises, woke up and grabbed her gun to protect herself. As she entered the hallway, she saw Mark, screamed, and then shot him. Laura then dropped the gun and ran out of her home to her neighbor's, where she called the police. When the police arrived, Mark had died. How is this incident likely to be reported under the uniform crime reports? If Laura lives in a state participating in the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), how differently would it be reported? Are there any other reporting mechanisms that will reflect this incident? What "costs" will Laura likely incur?
What will be an ideal response?