Philosophers Beccaria and Bentham argued that people weigh the consequences of their actions before deciding on a course of action. Their writings formed what was called ____________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


classical criminology

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Historically, the most widely used physical punishment was flogging

a. True b. False

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The primary motive for burglars is

A) instilling fear in victims. B) escaping detection. C) sexual excitement. D) monetary gain.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Dependency cases involve youth who have been harmed or neglected by their parents. 2. Legal custody means that the court is now responsible for all the decisions made about the child. 3. Family-based treatment diversion programs provide a therapeutic approach NOT only for the offender but for the parents and siblings as well. 4. Youth court programs use a victim- and community-centered approach designed to repair the harms caused by the delinquent behavior. 5. A technical violation means that the youth did NOT commit a new crime; rather, she or he was punished for breaking the terms and conditions of community supervision.

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Identity theft has a financial motive, though revenge and embarrassment can also be motivators.

a. true b. false

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