A) a relationship between two variables in which they vary together. B) an educated guess by a criminologist about the relationship between two variables. C) a statement in which a variable is denoted as the cause of change in another variable. D) an explanation for a phenomenon based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning. A) a relationship between two variables in which they vary together. B) an educated guess by a criminologist about the relationship between two variables. C) a statement in which a variable is denoted as the cause of change in another variable. D) an explanation for a phenomenon based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

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

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Question 21

_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

(Short Answer)

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Question 22

______________are researchers who study the causes of crime.

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Question 23

A theory is:

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Question 24

According to________ , crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian.

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Question 25

According to _______, social bonds promote conformity to social norms.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

A_________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

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Question 27

Shaw and McKay studied highcrime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by_______ or a breakdown in schools, families, and community groups.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 28

UCR crime rates are expressed per 10,000 people.

(True/False)

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Question 29

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

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 30

The ______________refers to the actual amount of crime that takes place.

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Question 31

_______is the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation.

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Question 32

List the reasons for the high victimization rates among persons with mental illnesses.

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Question 33

One influential branch of psychology-________________________-focuses on human behavior in the context of how human beings relate to and influence one another.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

Sutherland's ________holds that individuals are exposed to the values of family and peers such as school friends or co-workers.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with______ rather than his or her intellect.

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Question 36

Victimology is a school of criminology that studies why certain people are the victims of crimes and the optimal role for victims in the criminal justice system.

(True/False)

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Question 37

Assault and battery are the same crime.

(True/False)

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Question 38

All life course theorists believe in the continuity theory of crime.

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Question 39

Heroin is the most often used drug in the United States.

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

_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

______________are researchers who study the causes of crime.

A theory is:

According to________ , crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian.

According to _______, social bonds promote conformity to social norms.

A_________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Shaw and McKay studied highcrime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by_______ or a breakdown in schools, families, and community groups.

UCR crime rates are expressed per 10,000 people.

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

The ______________refers to the actual amount of crime that takes place.

_______is the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation.

List the reasons for the high victimization rates among persons with mental illnesses.

One influential branch of psychology-________________________-focuses on human behavior in the context of how human beings relate to and influence one another.

Sutherland's ________holds that individuals are exposed to the values of family and peers such as school friends or co-workers.

Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with______ rather than his or her intellect.

Victimology is a school of criminology that studies why certain people are the victims of crimes and the optimal role for victims in the criminal justice system.

Assault and battery are the same crime.

All life course theorists believe in the continuity theory of crime.

Heroin is the most often used drug in the United States.

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Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

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

_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

______________are researchers who study the causes of crime.

A theory is:

According to________ , crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian.

According to _______, social bonds promote conformity to social norms.

A_________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Shaw and McKay studied high­crime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by_______ or a breakdown in schools, families, and community groups.

UCR crime rates are expressed per 10,000 people.

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

The ______________refers to the actual amount of crime that takes place.

_______is the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation.

List the reasons for the high victimization rates among persons with mental illnesses.

One influential branch of psychology-________________________-focuses on human behavior in the context of how human beings relate to and influence one another.

Sutherland's ________holds that individuals are exposed to the values of family and peers such as school friends or co-workers.

Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with______ rather than his or her intellect.

Victimology is a school of criminology that studies why certain people are the victims of crimes and the optimal role for victims in the criminal justice system.

Assault and battery are the same crime.

All life course theorists believe in the continuity theory of crime.

Heroin is the most often used drug in the United States.

Criminal Justice Today

Inside Criminal Law

Law Enforcement Today

Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing

Police and the Constitution--The Rules of Law Enforcement

Courts and the Quest for Justice

Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Prisons and Jails

The Prison Experience and Prisoner Reentry

The Juvenile Justice System

Todays Challenges in Criminal Justice

Filters

Shaw and McKay studied highcrime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by_______ or a breakdown in schools, families, and community groups.