In a 2011 federal study of police and public contacts, Hispanics were found to be more likely than whites and blacks to believe they were pulled over by the police for a legitimate reason when the stop involved a stop sign or light violation.

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


False

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__________ terrorists are motivated by fascist ideals and the dissolution of democratic governments

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The "dualistic fallacy" refers to the belief that prisoners, representing criminals, and the general population, repre senting noncriminals, are mutually exclusive groups

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to Fass, Heilbrun, and Fretz, there is a large and growing literature with regard to risk factors that are related to anti-social behavior. _______________risk factors are typically historical, unlikely to change, and not amenable to intervention efforts; dynamic factors, by contrast, may change over time.

a. static b. dynamic c. lethargic d. constant

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Jails and prisons are both ______ used to house offenders.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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