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A cross-sectional survey of students designed to be representative of the nation's middle- and high-school studentsA cross-sectional survey is one given a point in time to a "cross section" of the populationThis survey asks about risky behaviors--particularly alcohol, cigarette and drug useGiven annually, it provides trends as to what is staying the same or changing regarding substance abuse among 8th, 10th and 12th graders
In preparation for the upcoming election, both candidates have presented new ideas about the care, services, or supplies related to a person's health. Both candidates have spoken about:
Over reportingUnder reportingSampling ErrorBecause it is a sample all answers are "estimates"The UCR collects ALL crimes reported to police (actual number) the NCVS collects information on victimization from a sample of households and then uses this information to estimate national numbers based on the experiences of these households and their inhabitantsQuestion Formatting
The mom had no idea where her son was when he was taken into custody, mom didn't know why he was taken or his chargeTaken to us supreme court because society was in upheavel to overturn rules. Great faith in science and distrust in government (parens patriae)If an adult was charged this it would be a fine of $50Jerry was "sentenced" until his 21st birthdayParents objected and filed writ of habeas corpus
Rights grantedRight to an attorneyRight to notice of chargesRight to cross-examine witnessesRight against self incriminationGave him an attorney for the adjudication hearing only, and not at the other hearingsBefore re gault, there was no due process rights
Females historically commit much lower amounts of crime than malesParticularly violent crimesHowever, some trends seem to stay constant across genders, that is although females at all times commit less crime than males, similar age and crime patterns emergeAlso, while male crime is at all times higher than female crime, the incidents overall seem to rise and fall together over time, suggesting that what influences crime for females might be similar to what influences crime for malesRunning away and prostitution is high for women
National Incident Based Reporting SystemThe National Juvenile Court ArchiveJuvenile Offenders and Victims report: National Center for Juvenile Justice
He was adjudicated delinquent on the prevailing threshold of "preponderance of the evidence" (vaguley above 50%)The attorney challenged the case on the basis that an adjudication was similar to a conviction and thus should have the same burdon of proofThe supreme court ruled in the boys favor making the new burden of proof in juvenile court "beyond a reasonable doubt"They never found any money and there was no reliable witnesses
The only group in the United States that is guaranteed health care is:
Rose works in human resources at the University. A 65-year old widow just left Rose's office after submitting an application to be an administrative assistant. Although the elderly applicant was qualified, Rose believes that the woman was too old for the job. This prejudice is an example of:
Michelle is upper class. Tara is lower class. Which is most likely to be true?
Mina is 72 years old. She benefits from a government-run program that provides health coverage to people aged 65 and older. Mina benefits from:
Timmy and Tina are twins. Timmy is a male and Tina is a female. Which of the following is true?
The Shady Pines Nursing Facility for the Elderly offers a full array of extra-curricular programs for their residents. The philosophy of the organization is that life satisfaction depends on being involved in new interests, hobbies, roles, and relationships. This philosophy supports:
Lionel creates a population pyramid and notices that the shape of the graph is square. This means that:
Rita's children and grandchildren are gathered together today to discuss Rita's complete physical, mental, and social wellness. They are talking about Rita's:
Warren is calling out from work today due to illness. His boss expects that Warren will present a note from a physician when he returns to work. This expectation that Warren will see a physician is a part of:
Poland is experiencing underpopulation. This means that resources in Poland are currently:
Lionel has never worked before. He is a poor, 33 year old, disabled man. The government health insurance that is designed for people like Lionel is called:
Japan has a well-educated population, regular elections, abundant industry, and free enterprise. As such, Japan is a(n):