Which of the following statements is not a problem with prediction instruments when implementing selective incapacitation at the time of sentencing?
a. the instrument would have to out-predict the judge
b. the instrument can only include certain factors or predictors
c. the instrument would have to guide sentencing decisions
d. the instrument is likely to rely on static factors
c. the instrument would have to guide sentencing decisions
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A) The science of biology B) The model used in the military C) Theories of Fredrick W. Taylor D) The study of mechanical systems
Unlike social learning theory, social development does not see __________ as the primary feature of the social context in which development occurs
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A major case involving racial profiling took place in New Jersey in 1998 and involved shots being fired into the suspect vehicle
A) True B) False
One evening, Kevin, a campus police officer, observes Jack, a 26-year-old graduate student, walking across campus. Jack appears to be having trouble maintaining his balance and sense of direction
Kevin approaches Jack and can immediately see that Jack is intoxicated. Kevin asks Jack where he is going and Jack responds that he is walking to his off-campus apartment where he resides with his wife. Which of the following actions may Kevin lawfully take in this situation? A) issue Jack a written warning and order him to report to the graduate dean's office on Monday morning B) arrest Jack for disorderly conduct and transport him to jail C) arrest Jack and transport him to the local emergency room to draw a blood sample D) transport Jack to his apartment and release Jack into the care of his wife