The murder of a child by a parent after his or her first birthday is known as:

A. infanticide.
B. patricide.
C. filicide.
D. fetocide.


Answer: A. infanticide.

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

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Elijah made observations about causes of crime based on what his beliefs were. Based on the terms used in your textbook, what type of error in reasoning did Elijah exhibit ?

A. selective observation B. inaccurate observation C. illogical reasoning D. uncritical agreement with authorities

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Which of the following authoritative systems must exist to constitute an indigenous legal system?

a. Local warlord b. Tribal elders c. Village chiefs d. All of the above

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_____________ conditions provide constraints on some people on probation to increase the restrictiveness of probation including fines, community service, and restitution.

A. Standard B. Technical C. Punitive D. Treatment

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