Presumption of innocence can initiate a confirmation bias

a. True
b. False


Answer: b

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The argument that crime can be reduced by increasing individuals’ sense of ownership and generating a sense of belonging in an area through its physical design is central to the idea of ______.

A. atavism B. defensible space C. general deterrence D. hedonism

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In 1859, John Brown, an abolitionist, was charged with which of the following?

a. Treason b. Murder c. Slave insurrection d. All of the above

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An approach to a polygraph test that compares an individual’s truthful responses to simple and straightforward questions with his or her responses to questions relevant to the investigation is commonly known as the _______________ test.

a. innocent-suspicious b. relevant-irrelevant c. truthful-deceptive d. controlled question

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The reality of driving after drinking is that

a. it is limited to a few dangerous people b. innocent bystanders are the typical victims of alcohol-related crashes c. a small number of people with serious drinking problems and many arrests are responsible for the majority of alcohol-related fatalities d. drinking and driving is a routine part of a society where driving is universal and drinking is an acceptable social custom

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