MrJ Stood near an Elementary School with a Loaded Gun,staring

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mr.J stood near an elementary school with a loaded gun,staring at the children and teachers,every day for a week.Could he be committed,even though he had a license for the gun and had not been seen committing a crime?

• A)Yes,since he is clearly a danger to others.
• B)Yes,but only if he is found to have a prior record of criminal activity.
• C)Yes,but only if he is judged to be mentally ill.
• D)No,because this would violate the principle forbidding "preventive detention."

Describe the process and stages of dying.

Recognize effective therapeutic communication techniques.

Understand the concept of homeostasis and its significance in psychology.

Recognize the importance of meeting physiological needs for mental and physical well-being.

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Definitions:

Low-Consensus Deviance

Activities or behaviors that are contested within society, with significant disagreement over whether they should be considered deviant.

Positivist Perspective

An approach that underscores the importance of empirical evidence and methodological study in understanding human behavior, especially in the context of criminal actions and their sociological implications.

Subjective

Refers to anything based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, rather than external facts or evidence.

Positivist Perspective

An approach in sociology and criminology that emphasizes the use of empirical evidence to understand and change human behavior.