According to Skolnick and Fyfe (1993), actions designed to overcome resistance that is forcible but not life threatening are known as ______.

a. pain compliance
b. impact techniques
c. deadly force
d. command verbalization


Ans: B

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Harold has committed a horrible crime and will probably be sentenced to several lifetimes in prison. He feels that the mother of his son, and her husband, would be the best family for the child. Prior to sentencing, he wants to terminate his parental rights to allow the mother's husband to adopt the child. What will happen when Harold goes to court?

A. He will be asked by the judge if he does this act voluntarily. B. The state will terminate his rights and immediately grant a stepparent adoption. C. The child's mother will be required to consent in court. D. Harold will not be permitted to proceedĀ pro se.

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Under common law, there were two types of assault. Identify and define them

What will be an ideal response?

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Formal training for police officers in the United States dates as far back as ______.

a. 1892 b. 1929 c. 1908 d. 1967

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Criminal law concerns offenses that are against the society as a whole

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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