Which term describes the "copy-catting" phenomenon among terrorists where one terrorist group imitates another's tactics?

A. totalitarian method
B. contagion effect
C. fear dyad
D. proxy warfare method


Answer: B

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_____ is an approach that varies police mobilization according to the type of crime

a. Hot spots patrol c. Crime-attack b. Differential response d. Displacement

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In the police context, which of the following is true of obeying orders?

A) The manager should make decisions in collaboration with all employees. B) Staff is obligated to comply even if the manager abuses or misuses his authority. C) Police departments function best on a hierarchy of "whys." D) Employees who disagree with a manager should disobey a legitimate command. E) The manager can burden an employee's rights if it affects harmony in the ranks.

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Jessica is in an abusive marriage and tells her husband she wants a divorce. He in turn tells her that if she files for divorce, he will take their children away from her. He is engaging in ______.

A. blood revenge B. avoidance C. coercion D. negotiation

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The theoretical explanation that helps us to understand political offenders as being socialized into their belief system by similarly minded individuals is:

a. Choice theory b. Deterrence theory c. Differential association theory d. Social learning theory

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