What are problems with psychological or psychoanalytic theories of crime and their policy implications?
Some problems include: research proves that the majority of criminals are not psychologically disturbed, the psychological disturbance is not responsible for the crime, the psychoanalytic theory does not include the environmental circumstances in which the criminal behavior occurs(a personal problem not a social one), lastly psychoanalysis therapy resides on faith. These are a few problems with psychological and psychoanalytic theories of crime.
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The Branch Dravidian and Ruby Ridge incidents were both hostage negotiation situations that the FBI was able to successfully conclude
a. True b. False
The NCVS report is prepared annually by the FBI
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The significance of social movements and the advancement of victimology has greatly impacted our understanding of the recovery of ______.
a. communities that have experienced long-term crime and the impact it has on the economic development of that community b. families who have suffered the emotional and psychological trauma, physical injuries, and/or financial losses of crimes and the impact this has on communities c. individuals who have suffered the emotional and psychological trauma, physical injuries, and/or financial losses of crime d. individuals who have committed crimes, including their emotional and psychological trauma
Which offense is not considered a vice crime?
a. Prostitution. b. Gambling. c. Vagrancy. d. Obscenity.