An early punishment where an offender was restrained in a seated position and publically humiliated was:

A. the pillory
B. the stocks
C. the gossip’s bridle
D. the scold’s helm


B. the stocks

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Which of the following is required by the common rule of federal policy on human subjects?

a. Each research project falling within IRB guidelines must be approved by DHHS. b. All publishers of academic journals must use anti-plagiarism software. c. Informed consent must state how the researcher will maintain confidentiality. d. Individuals must not be treated as autonomous agents.

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Which of the following is NOT a stage to reactive criminal investigations?

a. the discovery of the crime and the police response b. the preliminary or initial investigation c. The follow-up investigation d. the adjudication of the defendant

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Rampage killings can be blamed on ________.

A. video games B. television C. movies D. the Internet E. None of the answers are correct.

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A warrantless search is permissible when time is of the essence and a _________ exists

A) ?hot pursuit B) ?threat to evidence C) ?threat to others D) ?danger of escape E) ?duty to perform

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