According to common law, the attempt or threat to inflict harm on another is called ______, whereas the actual completed assault is called ______.

a. assault; battery
b. battery; assault
c. violence; rape
d. rape; violence


a. assault; battery

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According to the concept of euphemistic language, people can display more cruelty or at least can feel better about what they are doing when their conduct is given a ________ label

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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If a person installs security cameras in a store to stop a recent rash of robberies, he or she is utilizing a measure known as:

a. Broken windows c. Situational prevention b. Opportunity theory d. Big Brother

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Which offenses contributed to the most significant increase in the number of prison inmates?

A) drug and public-order offenses B) child molestation and stalking C) white-collar crimes D) murder and rape

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Which of the following is considered a fundamental expectation of any piece of scientific research?

a. Accuracy b. Honesty c. Properly referenced d. All of the above

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