Explain the theory-policy connection as it relates to positivism.

What will be an ideal response?


Shift from “why is there crime in society?” to “why is this individual a criminal?”; Positivism encouraged rehabilitation and reformation; Psychological emphasized counseling and improving the lot of potential criminals; Paradigm shift from punishment to rehabilitation.

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Privacy is a concern in which of the following forensic areas?

a. DNA b. Surveillance technology c. Electronic data d. All of the above

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Testamentary evidence is:

a. a form of physical evidence. c. evidence of what a witness will say in court. b. new forensic evidence. d. all of the above.

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Intoxication Manslaughter has what penalty?

a. Felony 1 b. Felony 2 c. Felony 3 d. State Jail Felony

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According to social learning theory, which of the following are less conducive to delinquency than mixed-gender peer groups?

A) female peer groups B) male peer groups C) male gangs D) incarcerated males

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