What is the difference between a feigning primary party and an agent provocateur?

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A feigning primary party is the opposite of an agent provocateur, who is also known as a feigning accomplice. A feigning primary party pretends to have the required intent to be culpable of a crime, but does not actually possess this intent. In contrast, an agent provocateur will get involved with the criminal actions of a principal who would have carried on his or her criminal activity even if the agent provocateur had never been involved. In the case of undercover police work, a feigning primary party can set up willing accomplices for arrest by pretending to commit any type of crime and thus getting accomplices involved to help commit it.

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One benefit of probation is community reintegration

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_________ is a maladaptive coping strategy that leads a new inmate to adopt the subcultural norms, rules, and expectations of the inmate population

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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There is general agreement that the High/Scope Perry Preschool Program is:

a. a beneficial program for children but does not have any influence on later criminality b. an admirable effort but the evidence does not support its effectiveness c. a program where the costs outweigh the benefits so it is not feasible to implement d. an effective intervention and that similar early enrichment programs have shown success

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Accused persons can be allowed to avoid pretrial incarceration if they are considered a "good risk" to appear. This is known as ____________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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