Mistakes in the Identification Process Typically Occur

question 80

Multiple Choice

Mistakes in the identification process typically occur

• A)during the investigation of a crime.
• B)at the moment a crime is committed.
• C)both at the moment a crime is committed and during the investigation of a crime.
• D)only when certain environmental factors are present.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Factors

Internal factors such as personality traits and temperament that influence an individual's behavior and attitudes.

Strain

Refers to physical or psychological stress that results from exposure to demands or pressures.

Adolescence-Limited Offenders

Individuals who engage in criminal or delinquent behavior primarily during their adolescent years, with such behavior diminishing as they enter adulthood.

Developmental Risk Factors

Elements or conditions present in an individual's developmental stages that may impede normal development or contribute to later life challenges.