Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

Which of the following is NOT one of the three neurotransmitters that seem particularly related to aggressive behavior?

What is meant by "the dark figure of crime?" Are there sources that help to reveal this "dark figure?"

A correlation between variables means that one variable causes change in another variable.

To understand the basics of addiction and physical dependence,you must understand the role of _ ____________ in the brain.

The ___________________________ refers to the actual amount of crime that takes place.

There are potentially criminal penalties for subjects who admit to criminal activity in a self-report survey.

_______________ regulates perceptions of pleasure and reward.

Researchers who study the causes of crime are:

__________ allow the victims of crime to speak directly to crime experts about their experiences.

A theory that believes criminals must be taught both the practical and emotional skills necessary to participate in illegal activity.

__________ is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior.

Prostitution and gambling are examples of ____________________.

Discuss the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in the context of criminology.Why is the scientific method an important part of criminology?

The dark figure of crime refers to those offenses that are committed,but are unknown to the police.

Victim surveys are used to collect data from criminals and victims of crime.

A theory of crime in which offenders weigh the possible benefits of criminal activity against the costs of being apprehended is:

A chronic offender is also referred to as a ____.

UCR Part I offenses include attempted as well as completed crimes.

Supporters report that ____ gives victims a voice in the criminal justice process.

Gambling is considered to be a white-collar crime.