Discuss the predominant theories of firesetting (arson)

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The answer should include a discussion of Psychodynamic, Social Learning, Dynamic Behavior, and Functional Analysis Theories. The answer should discuss how each theory views the root causes of this behavior.

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You are the evening manager of a local fast food restaurant. One of the female employees complains about a nude picture of a sexual nature that is posted in the employees' break room. What action should you take?

What will be an ideal response?

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The goal of ______ is to disable offenders from committing a future crime, mostly through imprisonment.

a. retribution b. deterrence c. rehabilitation d. incapacitation

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Felony murder is the appropriate charge when the defendant was provoked into losing normal self-control resulting in a killing

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The common law definition of rape derives from the Latin word rapere, meaning to take by ______, and is defined as "the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will."

a. right b. force c. surprise d. compulsion

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