What type of defense is potentially available when the crime is based on psychological trauma that the defendant suffered after experiencing a traumatic event?

a. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
b. The mob-mentality defense
c. The Urban Survival Syndrome
d. None of the above.


a

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One who falsely claims involvement as a witness or suspect to a crime is known as a:

a. side-tracker. c. falsifier. b. complainant. d. liar.

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Killing in self-defense is considered:

a. not to be homicide. b. either justifiable or excusable homicide. c. killing without fault. d both justifiable and criminal.

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Which of the following is not a major focus of social development theory-based policy?

a. Identifying and controlling a small segment of chronic violent juvenile offenders b. Immediate intervention in early delinquent behavior c. Establishing a broad spectrum of sanctions that ensure accountability and a continuum of services d. Providing early childhood training and education to ensure the development of individual self-control

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HITMAN and NCVAC are examples of ________ designed to duplicate the decision-making processes of skilled investigators.

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

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