Legal Studies

According to research on persistence patterns, _______ traits rather than environmental traits seem ...

According to research on persistence patterns, _______ traits rather than environmental traits seem ...

According to research on persistence patterns, _______ traits rather than environmental traits seem to have the greatest influence on life course persistence.
 
  a. social b. individual
   c. economic d. family

kljkjkskss   33   1 Reply

dr claude

Executions may actually increase the likelihood of murders being committed; this is a consequence ...

Executions may actually increase the likelihood of murders being committed; this is a consequence ...

Executions may actually increase the likelihood of murders being committed; this is a consequence referred to as the _________________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

koala423   22   1 Reply

Tskotar

Who developed the life course theory to offer separate explanations for persistent offenders and ...

Who developed the life course theory to offer separate explanations for persistent offenders and ...

Who developed the life course theory to offer separate explanations for persistent offenders and adolescent-limited offenders?
 
  a. Moffitt b. Sampson and Laub
   c. Agnew d. Lombroso

rahrah23   52   1 Reply

martinez6496

____________________ usually involves the suspension of the offender's sentence in return for the ...

____________________ usually involves the suspension of the offender's sentence in return for the ...

____________________ usually involves the suspension of the offender's sentence in return for the promise of good behavior in the community under supervision.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

littlescientist   38   1 Reply

rachel.rivera@y

Programs and policies based on developmental theory typically feature _____ treatment efforts.

Programs and policies based on developmental theory typically feature _____ treatment efforts.

Programs and policies based on developmental theory typically feature _____ treatment efforts.
 
  a. economic-related b. singular-focused
   c. faith-based d. multisystemic

Salmams   46   1 Reply

Greygoos3

Fines, home confinement, electronic monitoring, intensive probation supervision, restitution, ...

Fines, home confinement, electronic monitoring, intensive probation supervision, restitution, ...

Fines, home confinement, electronic monitoring, intensive probation supervision, restitution, community corrections, and boot camps are examples of _________________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Leahc615   36   2 Replies

Leahc615

Developmental theories attempt to provide a more global vision of a criminal career, encompassing ...

Developmental theories attempt to provide a more global vision of a criminal career, encompassing ...

Developmental theories attempt to provide a more global vision of a criminal career, encompassing its onset, persistence, and desistance.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

yvfgkyv   80   1 Reply

603nurbk

The use of _________________ was introduced in American law with the passage of the Racketeer ...

The use of _________________ was introduced in American law with the passage of the Racketeer ...

The use of _________________ was introduced in American law with the passage of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization and the Continuing Criminal Enterprises acts, both of which allow the seizure of any property derived from illegal enter

J2Thurst   18   1 Reply

janeliz

The Gluecks' research was highly praised for nearly thirty years as the study of crime and ...

The Gluecks' research was highly praised for nearly thirty years as the study of crime and ...

The Gluecks' research was highly praised for nearly thirty years as the study of crime and delinquency shifted almost exclusively to social factors.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

hihihihihihi   31   1 Reply

ltauzzy

__________________ involves resentencing an offender after a short prison stay. (Fill in the blank)

__________________ involves resentencing an offender after a short prison stay. (Fill in the blank)

__________________ involves resentencing an offender after a short prison stay.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

kemkem9   29   1 Reply

loksing1

Social Learning theories hold that human development is controlled by a stable propensity or master ...

Social Learning theories hold that human development is controlled by a stable propensity or master ...

Social Learning theories hold that human development is controlled by a stable propensity or master trait, present at birth or soon after.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Laney2623   82   1 Reply

michaelfotso

__________ house misdemeanants sentenced to terms of one year or less, as well as some nonserious ...

__________ house misdemeanants sentenced to terms of one year or less, as well as some nonserious ...

__________ house misdemeanants sentenced to terms of one year or less, as well as some nonserious felons.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Matyler98   19   2 Replies

Matyler98

The concept of overt stability suggests that people change and develop as they mature; life events ...

The concept of overt stability suggests that people change and develop as they mature; life events ...

The concept of overt stability suggests that people change and develop as they mature; life events have a significant influence on future behavior.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

koala423   48   1 Reply

603nurbk

________________________ are maximum control units that are either independent correctional centers ...

________________________ are maximum control units that are either independent correctional centers ...

________________________ are maximum control units that are either independent correctional centers or locked wings of existing prisons.
 
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ade_tpy99   30   1 Reply

mrdominic

The concept of population heterogeneity assumes that the propensity of an individual to participate ...

The concept of population heterogeneity assumes that the propensity of an individual to participate ...

The concept of population heterogeneity assumes that the propensity of an individual to participate in antisocial and/or criminal behaviors is a relatively stable trait, unchanging over their life course.
 
  a. True
   b. False

rocketleague   28   1 Reply

michaelfotso

On January 6, 1986, the U.S. Corrections Corporation opened the first privately run state prison in ...

On January 6, 1986, the U.S. Corrections Corporation opened the first privately run state prison in ...

On January 6, 1986, the U.S. Corrections Corporation opened the first privately run state prison in the state of ______________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

kyrabunga   28   1 Reply

slayah92

Youths who join gangs are 30 less likely to graduate from high school and 58 less likely to earn a ...

Youths who join gangs are 30 less likely to graduate from high school and 58 less likely to earn a ...

Youths who join gangs are 30 less likely to graduate from high school and 58 less likely to earn a four-year degree than youths of similar background who do not become gang members
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the s

bezel   37   1 Reply

kylelin

The largest operator of privately run prisons in the United States is ...

The largest operator of privately run prisons in the United States is ...

The largest operator of privately run prisons in the United States is _____________________________ ___
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Fignshev   37   2 Replies

Fignshev

One flaw with life course theories is that as people mature they do not take into account things ...

One flaw with life course theories is that as people mature they do not take into account things ...

One flaw with life course theories is that as people mature they do not take into account things that influence behavior change as well.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

lavagirl   22   1 Reply

mikeyp

For many years, the nation's courts did not interfere in prison operations because of the belief ...

For many years, the nation's courts did not interfere in prison operations because of the belief ...

For many years, the nation's courts did not interfere in prison operations because of the belief that the courts lacked technical competence in prison administration, society's general apathy toward prisons, and the belief that prisoners' complaints

typhoon01   25   1 Reply

ninja320

Problem behavior syndrome portrays crime as a type of social problem rather than the product of ...

Problem behavior syndrome portrays crime as a type of social problem rather than the product of ...

Problem behavior syndrome portrays crime as a type of social problem rather than the product of other social problems.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

markiplier908   386   1 Reply

imtherealslimsh

Prisoners have long suffered severe physical punishment in prison, ranging from whipping to extended ...

Prisoners have long suffered severe physical punishment in prison, ranging from whipping to extended ...

Prisoners have long suffered severe physical punishment in prison, ranging from whipping to extended periods of solitary confinement. The courts have held that such treatment is unconstitutional based on the ________ Amendment.
 
  Fill in

jeddsn   46   1 Reply

ninja320

Criminal conduct has been found to increase the chances of premature death due to both natural and ...

Criminal conduct has been found to increase the chances of premature death due to both natural and ...

Criminal conduct has been found to increase the chances of premature death due to both natural and unnatural causes, including deaths from accidents, homicide, and suicide.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement

jeremy.l32   31   1 Reply

603nurbk

In ____________________________, the Supreme Court gave inmates the right to secure proper medical ...

In ____________________________, the Supreme Court gave inmates the right to secure proper medical ...

In ____________________________, the Supreme Court gave inmates the right to secure proper medical attention.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

litty 123   24   2 Replies

litty 123

Adolescents with a history of gang involvement are more likely to have been expelled from school, be ...

Adolescents with a history of gang involvement are more likely to have been expelled from school, be ...

Adolescents with a history of gang involvement are more likely to have been expelled from school, be binge drinkers, and test positive for marijuana.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

chayes2321   25   1 Reply

ginam19pj

The Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI), which started in 2003, was designed to ...

The Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI), which started in 2003, was designed to ...

The Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative (SVORI), which started in 2003, was designed to improve reentry outcomes along five dimensions: criminal justice, employment, education, health, and_________________.
 
  Fill in the blan

rahrah23   25   1 Reply

julieh2180

The Texas Rangers were originally established as a military unit responsible for border patrol. ...

The Texas Rangers were originally established as a military unit responsible for border patrol. ...

The Texas Rangers were originally established as a military unit responsible for border patrol.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

alijan99   31   1 Reply

itsbouttim

Life course theories are inherently integrated theories and suggest that events taking place over ...

Life course theories are inherently integrated theories and suggest that events taking place over ...

Life course theories are inherently integrated theories and suggest that events taking place over the life course influence life choices.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

yaskween2003   62   1 Reply

ginam19pj

The ______________________ Act of 2007 provides federal grants to government agencies and nonprofit ...

The ______________________ Act of 2007 provides federal grants to government agencies and nonprofit ...

The ______________________ Act of 2007 provides federal grants to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide employment assistance.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

viving   45   1 Reply

agollub

Established in 1862, the Internal Revenue Service is the largest bureau of the Department of ...

Established in 1862, the Internal Revenue Service is the largest bureau of the Department of ...

Established in 1862, the Internal Revenue Service is the largest bureau of the Department of Treasury.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

J2Thurst   47   2 Replies

J2Thurst

The most important social control a person can establish is a successful marriage.

The most important social control a person can establish is a successful marriage.

The most important social control a person can establish is a successful marriage.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Matyler98   34   1 Reply

loksing1

A type of parole that uses close surveillance and limited caseload sizes is known as ...

A type of parole that uses close surveillance and limited caseload sizes is known as ...

A type of parole that uses close surveillance and limited caseload sizes is known as ______________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

litty 123   41   1 Reply

Kingdomcastle

Henry Fielding was one of London's harshest chief magistrates, sentencing prisoners convicted of ...

Henry Fielding was one of London's harshest chief magistrates, sentencing prisoners convicted of ...

Henry Fielding was one of London's harshest chief magistrates, sentencing prisoners convicted of even minor crimes, such as petty theft, to the death penalty.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or fa

bummblle   27   1 Reply

fuzzycoconut20

Life experiences resulting from encounters with formal social control mechanisms, such as police and ...

Life experiences resulting from encounters with formal social control mechanisms, such as police and ...

Life experiences resulting from encounters with formal social control mechanisms, such as police and other authority figures, limit opportunities for criminal behavior. Sampson and Laub's age-graded theory refers to such experiences as turning points

AyeDocJ   36   1 Reply

bleachvt

Which goal of punishment is aimed at reducing future criminality by treating and eliminating the ...

Which goal of punishment is aimed at reducing future criminality by treating and eliminating the ...

Which goal of punishment is aimed at reducing future criminality by treating and eliminating the underlying causes of crime?
 
  a. rehabilitation
  b. diversion
  c. retribution
  d. restoration

Ebony321   38   1 Reply

julieh2180

During the political era, African American police officers were often segregated from white police ...

During the political era, African American police officers were often segregated from white police ...

During the political era, African American police officers were often segregated from white police officers.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

bezel   44   2 Replies

bezel

Research indicates that criminal career trajectories can be reversed if life conditions improve and ...

Research indicates that criminal career trajectories can be reversed if life conditions improve and ...

Research indicates that criminal career trajectories can be reversed if life conditions improve and kids gain social capital.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

slashbro   54   1 Reply

ginam19pj

Which goal of punishment suggests that because criminals benefit from their misdeeds, they deserve ...

Which goal of punishment suggests that because criminals benefit from their misdeeds, they deserve ...

Which goal of punishment suggests that because criminals benefit from their misdeeds, they deserve to be punished?
 
  a. restoration
  b. retribution
  c. restitution
  d. equity

JustGuilty   35   1 Reply

Yeheye

There are only 50 Tribal Police Agencies in the United States.

There are only 50 Tribal Police Agencies in the United States.

There are only 50 Tribal Police Agencies in the United States.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

mehdido712   24   1 Reply

Beula74

Aging out is explained by latent trait theory in that one's propensity to commit crime remains ...

Aging out is explained by latent trait theory in that one's propensity to commit crime remains ...

Aging out is explained by latent trait theory in that one's propensity to commit crime remains steady over the life course. Only the opportunity to commit crime fluctuates over time.
 
  a. True
   b. False
  Indicate whether the

c9day   57   1 Reply

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