Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

Chief Gomez explains that the report is divided into two major categories: Part I and Part II offenses. Mayor Smith asks the difference between the two reports. Chief Gomez explains that Part I offenses are more serious offenses. Chief Gomez gives the mayor examples of Part I offenses. Which of the following would not be considered a Part I offense?

______is a phrase used to describe the actual amount of crime that takes place.

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

Chief Gomez asks Mayor Smith if he has any further questions. Mayor Smith asks the chief how they know the true number of crimes if there are people who do not report crimes to the police and the police never become aware of the crime. Chief Gomez explains that this is known as the:

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

While traditionally overlooked in criminological research, _______are the fastest growing minority group in the U.S. prison population.

All individuals are at equal risk of being victimized by crime.

______can be defined as the use of any drug - licit or illicit - that causes either psychological or bodily harm to the abuser or to third parties.

Psychological theories operate under the assumption that:

Compare and contrast victim surveys and self-reported surveys.

The UCR presents crime data collected annually from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Since its inception in 1930, the _______has attempted to measure the overall rate of crime in the United States by organizing "crimes known to the police."

Describe the Uniform Crime Report (UCR). Who compiles this crime measurement source, when was it created, and what does it include?

Mayor Smith asks Chief Gomez how crime rates have changed since he became the chief of police in 1990. Which of the following statements is most likely to be true of crime trends in Anytown, USA if they are the same as national crime trends?

One of the basic assumptions of _________is that people are able to justify improper or even criminal behavior by convincing themselves that it is actually acceptable behavior.

__________is the maltreatment, including physical violence and psychological abuse, which occurs within a familial or other intimate relationship.

Trait theorists believe that crime is best addressed by punishing criminal offenders.

Case 2-1 Tina's mother bought Tina a new pair of jeans when she received all A's on her report card. Jane was jealous that Tina got new jeans because she wanted the same pair of jeans. But, Jane's parents were not able to afford them. One day, Jane skipped school and broke into Tina's house when she knew no one would be home. Jane took the jeans from Tina's bedroom and left the house. -What crime did Jane commit?

According to_______ , criminal offending is the result of interactions with parents, friends and peer groups.

Prostitution and gambling are examples of _______.