Which of the following statements would be made by a classical thinker?

A. All behavior is based on hedonism.
B. Behavior is purposive.
C. Allowance should be made for aggravating and mitigating circumstances.
D. Punishment should result in only enough pain to outweigh the pleasure received from the crime.


C. Allowance should be made for aggravating and mitigating circumstances.

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One theory that attempts to explain arson is Sigmund Freud's _______ theory

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

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The Bureau of Prisons has raised the mandatory literacy level for inmates to ________ grade

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Rational choice theories view criminals as goal-oriented individuals who commit crime when the expected reward exceeds the costs. According to this theory, how could we reduce crime?

What will be an ideal response?

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) The role of the criminal investigator in a child abuse case is to determine whether a crime has been committed and who is responsible. 2) The fact that so many violent offenders have histories of child abuse and neglect is testimony to the fact that child abuse is often an intergenerational phenomenon. 3) External signs of child abuse include broken bones and concussions. 4) Shaken baby syndrome is defined as the collection of injuries sustained by a child as a result of repeated mistreatment or beatings. 5) Retinal hemorrhaging is a classic symptom associated with shaken baby syndrome.

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