Explain the connection between classical criminology and choice theory.
What will be an ideal response?
?Choice theory hold that those who commit crimes choose to do so.?Classical criminology is based on a model of a person rationally making a choice before committing a crime - weighing the benefits against the costs.
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What may be used to help a victim or witness recall an incident?
a. hypnosis b. profilers c. brain stimulation d. psychics
The government will depend on the cooperation of private industry to implement appropriate
security measures throughout the transportation industry. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Prisonization is best described as ______.
a. the means whereby prisoners adopt the subculture of the institution b. the general trend of increasing incarceration rates in a given population c. the bleeding of prison culture into popular culture d. the manner in which prisoners’ self-perceptions change due to prison violence
A stalling strategy has succeeded when _____
a. the judge dismisses the charges b. a victim gives up and fails to appear in court c. the Assistant District Attorney drops the case d. the victim has to pay for a private prosecution