The sociologist Jack Katz argues that many perpetrators see their violence as a form of ______.

a. self help
b. righteous slaughter
c. divine vengeance
d. homicidal rage


b. righteous slaughter

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What will be an ideal response?

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Two teenagers consenting to shooting BB rifles at each other, resulting in the loss of the sight in one eye due to injury from one of the BBs, is considered an accident by the courts because of the element of consent

a. True b. False

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65% of all motor vehicle thefts occur at night

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Widespread adoption of intermediate sanctions may further exacerbate _____________ in prison populations.

A. racial disparities B. overcrowding C. gang tensions D. mental illness

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