Which of the following results is not possible from a laboratory examination of firearm evidence?

a. Determining that two or more cartridge cases were fired from the same weapon
b. Determining how far from the victim the weapon was held
c. Restoring serial numbers ground off the gun
d. Identifying a bullet as having been combined with a particular shell prior to being discharged


d

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A polygraph records ________ changes related to the autonomic nervous system

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Column 1 Column 2 1. Accrediting a. A flawed lineup that almost ensuresthe victim or witness will identify the suspect 2. Competence b. An identification procedure in which the suspect isbrought before the witness (or victim) alone, so the witness canbe asked whether that person is the perpetrator 3. Credibility c. A goal of sentencing that consists of aplanned intervention intended to change behavior (e.g., drugtreatment). The process of restoring a witness's credibility. 4. Discrediting d. The formal term for attacking a witness'scredibility (similar to discrediting) 5.Double-blind lineup e. An identification that would nothave taken place but for some earlier unconstitutional activity 6. Impeachment f. A lineup procedure in which neitherthe witness nor the investigator staging the lineup knows whothe suspect is 7. Rehabilitation g. A term that refers to a witness's ability to rememberevents, communicate effectively, and understand theimportance of telling the truth, as well as the consequences ofnot doing so 8. Show-up h. When the prosecution or defense attempts toattack or challenge a witness's credibility 9. Suggestive lineup i. A term concerned with whether the witness's testimonyshould be believed 10. Tainted identification j. The process by which the prosecutionor defense attempts to support, bolster, or improve a witness'scredibility

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The "best case scenario" in the prisoner's dilemma - the most favorable outcome for all parties involved - is produced through cooperation and trust

a. True b. False

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________ are interviews with individuals who have been personally affected by specific crimes.

A. Crime Indices B. Secondary victimizations C. Victim surveys D. Uniform Crime Reports

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