Which of the following is an example of a status offense?

a. prostitution
b. truancy
c. public intoxication
d. jaywalking


b. truancy

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Stress is a partly a function of ________.

A. age B. defense reaction C. emotionality D. problem confrontation E. environment

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Which of the following is not an economic cost that may result from burglary?

a. Stolen property and cash b. Time lost from work as a result of victimization c. A household's decision to move d. They are all economic costs

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Positivistic theory is often criticized as being philosophical and speculative, and lacking an empirical orientation. 2. Positivism is scientific or quantitative approach to criminology that searches for pathology, uses the scientific method, and suggests therapy. 3. Astrology had been used to predict human behavior by studying the alignment of the stars. 4. The study of facial features and other body characteristics to gain sight into human personality is referred to as physiognomy. 5. Phrenology attempted to determine intelligence and personality on the basis of the size and shape of the skull and posited that certain areas of the brain corresponded to various psychological and intellectual characteristics.

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Which of the following is an example of a medication that is used to help reduce the craving for alcohol?

A. Antabuse B. Naltrexone C. Disulfiram D. Narcan

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