A research approach that asks participants to describe their recent and lifetime criminal activity is termed:

a. field observation
b. meta-analysis
c. cross-sectional research
d. a self-report survey


d. a self-report survey

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_____ operates according to the judgments of criminal justice professionals guided by their education, training, and experience in the field

a. Formal decision making c. Subjective decision making b. Discretionary decision making d. Official decision making

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__________power is based on the power recipient's belief that the power holder has a high level of expertise in a given area

A. Coercive B. Legitimate C. Expert D. Referent

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In the context of the three styles of law enforcement agencies identified by Wilson, which of the following is most likely a goal of a service-style department?

A. following due process B. preventing crimes by arresting juveniles C. enforcing the criminal law D. maintaining peace by detaining at-risk individuals E. improving the quality of life

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Social science cannot settle debates on:

a. facts b. observations c. logic d. values

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