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
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.
Intoxication Manslaughter has what penalty?
a. Felony 1 b. Felony 2 c. Felony 3 d. State Jail Felony
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