To develop a measure of self-control that has high content validity, a researcher should use:

a. Delinquency scores as a comparison
b. Questions that encompass the full meaning of self-control
c. A research strategy in which self-control will be measured at several points in time
d. Dichotomous variables


b. Questions that encompass the full meaning of self-control

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In 2013, which of the following categories of offenses was added under the Part I offenses of the Uniform Crime Report (UCR): ______?

a. Law enforcement assaults b. Hate crimes c. Human trafficking d. Rape

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Espionage is a death penalty–eligible offense

a. True b. False

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There are currently ________ courts of appeal.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Is when an officer actively demands payment from an individual or a business in return for certain services

a. Gleaning b. Mooching c. A payoff d. A shakedown

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