This form of abuse is also sometimes referred to as emotional abuse and includes actions or the omission of actions by parents and other caregivers that could cause a child to have serious behavioral, emotional, or mental impairments.

a. psychological
b. sexual
c. physical
d. neglect


a. psychological

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The attorney for a Black defendant questions jurors to try and determine whether they have any racial bias. In response to his questions, one of the jurors claims that he believes Black people are genetically predisposed to criminality. How should the attorney respond to this situation?

A. request the removal of the juror by using a challenge for cause B. request the removal of the juror by using a peremptory challenge C. request the removal of the juror by filing a motion for recusal D. request the removal of the juror by requesting an exclusion

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Removing obstacles to success and opening up opportunities (e.g., giving scholarships to college) would be one logical implication of which delinquency theory?

a. Social Control b. Differential Association c. Life Course and Developmental d. General Strain

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According to the text, community policing will require a change in

a. mission statement.
b. departmental organization.
c. the general approach to "fighting crime.".
d. All of the above

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The strength of the _____ provided by police to prosecutors is one of the most important factors influencing whether charges are filed or not

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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