What is the 'cycle of violence?

What will be an ideal response?


There are three phases in the cycle of violence: (1) Tension-Building Phase, (2) Acute or Crisis Phase, and (3) Calm or Honeymoon Phase. Without intervention, the frequency and severity of the abuse tends to increase over time.

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The requirement that a plain view seizure be based, in part, on probable cause that the item can be seized is known as the _________requirement

A) Inadvertency B) Immediately apparent C) Valid plain view D) Lawful access

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Fundamental and Extreme Christians chose to describe themselves in words that appeal to nationalistic beliefs and soften their public images so as to attract new members. Which of the following is NOT an example?

a. White Extreme Christian b. Constitutionalist c. Free Man d. Christian Patriot

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The "template matching technique" creates a set of descriptors, or a template, of the kinds of people who are most likely to benefit from a particular treatment according to the theory or basic assumptions underlying it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Asportation is an essential element of theft. 2. A trustee is one entrusted with fiduciary obligations. 3. Stealing a gun is grand theft, regardless of its value. 4. Joyriding includes cars, bicycles, and vessels.

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