In regard to the study of juvenile delinquency, please identify two significant contributions that Lombroso's theory made

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should include the following points:
• Theory of physical anomalies, genealogical studies, and related theories of human somatotypes
• Relation of crime and delinquency to biological factors
• Theory of the atavistic criminal
• Born criminals: primitive characteristics of men and women in earlier evolutionary periods

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Which of the following is not a core concern protected by the right to privacy?

a. sanctity of the home b. intimate activities c. illegal activities d. public portrayal

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A correlation coefficient is zero. This means which of the following?

A. There is no linear relationship between the two variables. B. There is a positive linear relationship between the two variables. C. There is a negative linear relationship between the two variables. D. The relationship between the variables is statistically nonsignificant.

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Due process model advocates generally agree that prosecutors and judges can predict accurately which defendants actually pose a significant threat and which do not.

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

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All laws of a(n) ______ nature have uniform operation within the state

a. special b. general c. statutory d. limited

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