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Rather than punishment and prison, peacemaking scholars advocate such policies as: a. mediation and conflict resolution b. counseling and probation c. stigmatization and deterrence d. fines and detention Systematic theft of company property by employees is common and is called: […]

Embezzlement is distinguished from fraud on the basis of: a. whether the act occurred against an organization or an individual b. the number of actors “working the scheme” c. the dollar value of what was taken and the absence of […]

Which crime prevention programs focus on reducing recidivism rates? a. primary prevention programs b. secondary prevention programs c. tertiary prevention programs d. reactive prevention programs According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, there are almost _____ rapes and attempted each […]

Life events that enable adult offenders to desist from crime are known as: a. developmental shifts b. transition events c. key spots d. turning points While outwardly considered the most irrational of offenders, serials murders are considered rational killers because: […]

Which scheme involves private investors only taking high wealth clients? a. investment embezzlement b. advanced fee scheme c. prime bank investment fraud d. hedge fund fraud Elderly individuals are more likely than younger individuals to be victims of which type […]

Who is most likely to engage in workplace violence? a. a middle-aged white female facing termination b. a middle-aged white male facing termination c. a middle-aged minority female facing termination d. a middle-aged minority male facing termination Information technology (IT) […]

The view held by Marx that the laboring class produces goods that exceed wages in value is known as: a. surplus profit b. surplus value c. surplus efficiency d. surplus production If a juvenile joins a gang where he achieves […]

It is illegal to possess animated depictions of child pornography even though they do not contain any pictures of real children. Deviant behavior is behavior that departs from social norms. Answer: T Most reported crimes occur during the holidays in […]

Standardized tests for assessing couples and families are utilized particularly by: a. narrative therapists b. behaviorally-oriented family therapists c. structural therapists d. strategic therapists Reciprocal determinism refers to: a. adopting a relationship outlook b. attending to content rather than process […]

In his therapeutic approach, Bowen: a. insists on the entire family being present b. refuses to see children under 4 years of age c. may choose to work only with the less well-differentiated partner d. may choose to work only […]

An idiosyncratic family pattern refers to: a. a pattern unique to the culture b. a pattern unique to a specific family c. a pattern common to all groups d. none of the above Family therapy gained its initial legitimacy during […]

Relationships are defined by _______________ messages. a. instructional b. parental c. egalitarian d. command Psychoeducational programs emphasize all but one of the following. Which does not belong? a. skills-building b. psychotherapy c. stress management d. informational programs Answer: b A […]

Cognitive behavior therapy attempts to modify a client’s: a. thoughts b. feelings c. impulses d. desires Continuing or dramatic misconduct by a member of APA that results in a hazard to clients or the public could lead to: a. an […]

Research with schizophrenics and their families was carried out during the 1950s in all but one of the following places. Which one does not fit? a. National Institute of Mental Health b. Palo Alto Veterans Hospital c. Yale Psychiatric Institute […]

Psychoeducational programs are most highly developed to help: a. alcoholics b. schizophrenics c. anorectics d. all equally “He says he has to work late tonight. He”d rather be with someone else than me,” is an example of: a. a selective […]

Framo may be considered to have built his theories on the earlier formulations of: a. Fairbairn and Rogers b. Rogers and Dicks c. Fairbairn and Dicks d. Ackerman and Bowen Which of the following characterizes the postmodernists view of reality: […]

Which of the following statements is true regarding structural family therapy? a. action precedes understanding b. insight precedes action c. symptom-removal is the main objective d. attention remains focused on the identified patient throughout treatment A complementary pattern of communication […]

More than most family therapists, Bowen stresses the role of theory for: a. guiding treatment b. teaching purposes c. research d. all of the above Albert Ellis employs the use of: a. schemas b. attributions c. cognitive restructuring d. operant […]

Unique outcomes pertain to: a. the past and present b. the present and the future c. the past and future d. the past, present and future Family stage markers are events in a family’s life that: a. demand a new […]

The family therapist most closely identified with solution-focused brief therapy is: a. Segal b. Erickson c. de Shazer d. White Which of the following is true about Bowenian theory today? a. it is no longer in use b. empirical evidence […]

A family member’s longest set of relationships are likely to be: a. with parents if a family remains intact b. with siblings c. with friends and co-workers d. with children and grandchildren According to the text, we may draw which […]

One highlight of Framo’s approach is the: a. family loyalty explorations b. family of origin conferences c. parent-adolescent rap sessions d. contextual approach “Time-out” from positive reinforcements is probably most useful when working with: a. young children b. adolescents c. […]

The term ‘suprasystem” refers to: a. husband, wife, and first child b. husband, wife, and all children c. husband, wife, children, and extended family members d. husband, wife, and in-laws A boy who gets into mischief at school is asked […]

Family Sculpting is a: a. frequently used Gestalt technique b. a nonverbal communication method c. a family vacation project d. a form of co-therapy “Problems are stories that people have agreed to tell themselves.” This statement is consistent with the […]

One goal in Family Systems Therapy is for each family member to: a. minimize future contact with each other b. maximize attachments to the family of origin c. maximize fusion d. maximize self-differentiation “Family therapy may be hazardous to your […]

Developmental tasks: a. always involve children b. occur at all stages of the life cycle c. rarely involve family conflict d. always impede family functioning The Milwaukee Brief Therapy Center makes use of: a. one-way mirrors and intercom systems b. […]

Quantitative research emphasizes: a. case studies b. audio and video tapes c. large samples d. open-ended inquiries Which of the following statements is true? a. families that show dysfunctional behavior lack strengths and resources b. families that show dysfunctional behavior […]

Family Systems Therapy attempts to modify the family’s customary: a. defense mechanisms b. triangulated system c. resistances d. unconscious motivation Evidence supporting family therapy has been especially strong for: a. multisystemic therapy b. parent management training c. functional family therapy […]

The rehabilitative era took place in the 1980s. __________ would support paternalistic laws because of the benefit to society that results from protecting each of its members. Answer: Utilitarianism Telling a complainant that a tinfoil helmet will stop “gamma rays” […]

During the early 1970s there was an era called the _______________ where many correctional programs were established and there was a belief that corrections could successfully change offenders. List and discuss Klockars’ four elements of police control. Answer:answer not provided […]

Research indicates that workers are more likely to make unethical choices when they are ________________. Superogatories are actions that a moral person must perform. Answer: F __________ rights conflict with the government’s right to enforce morality. Answer: Privacy Explain the […]

The use of signs, symbols, words, and arguments to induce compliance is called __________________. Children of inmates are ten times more likely to be delinquent. Answer: F In the NYC study, it was found that women were much less likely […]

The responsibilities that are attached to a specific role are called ______________. When an expert witness’ opinions are given great weight – even in areas not within his area of expertise – this is known as the ________________. Answer: halo […]

Explain how the nation’s response to 9/11 has impacted local law enforcement. Answer:answer not provided Explain why the attorney-client privilege is critical to the integrity of the judicial process. Answer:answer not provided Research shows that there is no relation between […]

Explain why “means-end” thinking leads to criminal actions. Answer:answer not provided When faced with a dilemma, one should consider the applicable law or policy, then consider the __________________________. Discuss the similarities between the religious systems presented in the chapter. Answer:answer […]

Jail officers face unique challenges due to the transitory nature of the jail population. Improper police behavior in the pursut of fighting crime, such as falsifying information to obtain a warrant, is known as _______________ corruption. Answer: noble-cause Under rights-based […]

The “Model Rules” specifies that a prosecutor should not use ________________ to discredit a defense witness if the prosecutor knows the witness is testifying truthfully. A prosecutor’s legal duty is to win a conviction. Answer: F What are some possible […]

List and discuss the elements that all professionals in the criminal justice system have in common. Answer:answer not provided The ABA’s rules prohibit attorney from using ___________, which are non-attorneys who follow up on accidents in order to obtain clients. […]

The idea that people agree on how serious punishments should be supports the pluralist paradigm of law. The scandal at Abu Ghraib led to a national commission to study prison practices in the United States. Answer: T What does research […]

Compare and contrast duties and superogatories. Give an example of each. Answer:answer not provided Conflict-of-interest laws recognize the reality that a public official’s __________ is compromised after receiving things of value from stakeholders. The _________________________ mandated that every state keep […]

The prisoners’ rights era of the 1970s gave way to the “due deference” era of today, where courts are more apt to defer to prison officials. Committing suicide on a desert island falls within the sphere of moral judgment. Answer: […]

____________________, as defined by Klockar, are lies that are told to make a job easier or to control a person. Describe and discuss restorative justice and its potential role in dealing with misconduct and corruption in corrections. Answer:answer not provided […]

The ________________________ is an absolute or legalistic model in that attorney’s behavior would always be considered wrong or right depending on the ethical rule guiding the definition. Gilligan suggests women tend to approach moral dilemmas with an orientation emphasizing relationships […]

In the end, the inmate refuses to consent to medication but you have determined that it is medically necessary for the inmate’s safety and well-being that he be given the medication. According to the Supreme Court decision in Washington v. […]

According to the “corruption continuum” organizations can become corrupt through all of the following except: a. administrative indifference toward integrity b. ignoring obvious ethical problems c. hypocrisy and fear dominated culture d. charismatic leadership All public servants have the following […]

It is possible that this situation developed out of the sight of top administrators at the prison because they are more involved with external matters, such as dealing with the legislature, media, courts, and community. In the text this is […]

Muir’s typology of police styles includes: a. The professional b. The avoider c. The enforcer d. The watchman The warden considers covering up the situation, with the rationale that he stands to be fired or demoted if the situation becomes […]

What form of prevention is aimed at people other than the offender? a. general deterrence b. specific deterrence c. selective incapacitation d. general incapacitation By telling the recruits that they will be “eliminating” victims (as opposed to “killing,” “blowing up,” […]

The two major arguments against gratuities are the slippery slope argument and the: a. anti-utilitarian argument b. blue erosion argument c. unjust enrichment argument d. anti-bribe argument Research on excessive force finds that: a. It is a widespread problem. b. […]

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines have been the subject of recent Supreme Court rulings, which have: a. upheld their legality b. denied the use of the guidelines only when based on evidence not proven in court c. required the prosecutor to […]