Which of the following best illustrates the use the ‘denial of responsibility’ technique of neutralization?

a. a teenager denying that anyone got hurt by their behavior
b. a teenager blaming his/her peers for their own behavior
c. an offender’s belief that the victim deserved what they got
d. an offender’s belief that their actions are justified because it is serving a higher power


b. a teenager blaming his/her peers for their own behavior

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The research aspects of forensic psychology include all of the following except

a. pre-employment psychological screening b. the effects of pretrial publicity on juries c. the effects of expert testimony on juries d. the effects of suspect presentation methods on witness' recall

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Trial courts of general jurisdiction are usually referred to as the major trial courts

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following components of the social bond are characterized by the following phrase: “idle hands are the devil’s workshop”?

a. attachment b. commitment c. involvement d. belief

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What name is given to the concept that the Bill of Rights creates other rights when taken in its entirety?

A. complete incorporation B. combined incorporation C. exponential total incorporation D. total incorporation plus

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