Which of the following crimes tends to occur during wartime?
a. murder
b. theft
c. vandalism
d. white-collar crime
d. white-collar crime
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Policy making based on ethical grounds focuses on what is right or wrong, or good or bad in a moral sense. 2. The primary method of policy analysis in the U.S. is cost-benefit analysis which often overlooks ethical issues. 3. Moral panics usually result in rational and empirically based policy-making. 4. In recent years, overall, correctional policies have strongly favored rehabilitation programs. 5. Research suggests that punitive attitudes are associated with religious fundamentalism and biblical literalism.
Rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are high in ______, and the disorder is particularly aggravated for those who are victimized within the environment.
a. prisons b. courtrooms c. schools d. all of these
According to Sampson and Laub, what refers to positive life experiences such as gaining employment or joining the military, which create informal social control mechanisms that limit delinquent behavior opportunities?
a. Turning points b. Cumulative advantages c. Social capital d. Maturation
Which one of the following statements concerning a person's use of force is INCORRECT?
a. The trend of American law is to allow a person to "stand in the shoes of the victim.". b. A police officer may use deadly force to prevent any felon from escaping custody. c. A person is generally justified in using reasonable force to protect personal and real property from theft or destruction. d. In general, the use of deadly force is restricted to situations involving a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to a potential victim.