Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

Part II offenses are measured only by __________ data.

In the twentieth century crime declined most between ______.

Which of the following is a Part I offense?

Criminologists believe that first-time illegal drug users go through a ___________________ in taking up the habit.

Discuss Social Process theories.Include descriptions of two particular theories found within this school of criminology.

The study of crime is referred to as ____.

The UCR is prepared annually by:

Compare and contrast Part I and Part II crimes of the UCR Reports.

What is the school of criminology that is often associated with a critique of our capitalist economic system?

Choice theorists believe the best way to deter crime is to:

Shaw and McKay studied high-crime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by ____,or a breakdown in schools,families,and community groups.

Which theory suggests that certain biological or psychological traits in individuals could incline them toward criminal behavior given a certain set of circumstances?

The number of women in prisons and jails is ____ over time.

Robbery is the unlawful entry of a structure with the intention of committing a serious crime such as theft.

There are currently no theories that associate physical characteristics with criminality.

The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR)are compiled by the __________.

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR)reports on three measurements.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

According to Jack Katz,the emotional or sensual rush a criminal experiences upon the successful completion of a crime is referred to as:

Compare and contrast victim surveys and self-reported surveys

Which of the following is a Part II offense?