Which of the Following Is a Basic Characteristic of the Crime

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a basic characteristic of the crime control model of the criminal justice system?

• A)The system should present obstacles to the conviction of defendants.
• B)The suspect is assumed to be innocent.
• C)Emphasis in the courts should be for efficient detection and prosecution of criminals.
• D)Greater control needs to be exerted over the police in their investigation of suspects.

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Definitions:

Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools wherein individuals are presented with ambiguous stimuli and asked to interpret them, aiming to uncover hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Clinical Interviews

A method of assessment in psychology and psychiatry involving direct, face-to-face conversation to gather information about an individual's mental health and functioning.

Physiological Measure

A quantifiable assessment of biological responses that can indicate psychological or emotional states, such as heart rate, blood pressure, or hormone levels.

Projective Test

A type of personality test in which the individual offers responses to ambiguous scenes, words, or images, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.