Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the social process theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning theories 
B)  theory of differential association 
C)  critical criminology 
D)  control theories 
E)  labeling theories 
A)  learning theories 
B)  theory of differential association 
C)  critical criminology 
D)  control theories 
E)  labeling theories C

Question 2

Which of the following has research shown as being a risk factor in exposure to crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  low-income city dwellers 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  gender 
E)  all of the above are considered risk factors 
A)  low-income city dwellers 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  gender 
E)  all of the above are considered risk factors E

Question 3

Many victims of crime behave in ways that facilitate crimes, such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  taking proper precautions, such as traveling in a group. 
B)  behavior which may provoke a criminal act. 
C)  showing a willingness to help others. 
D)  traveling in high crime areas alone or at night. 
E)  ​disdaining from drug and alcohol use. 
A)  taking proper precautions, such as traveling in a group. 
B)  behavior which may provoke a criminal act. 
C)  showing a willingness to help others. 
D)  traveling in high crime areas alone or at night. 
E)  ​disdaining from drug and alcohol use. D

Question 4

Explain what is meant by the following statement: Each type of crime has its own level of risk and profitability, each arouses varying degrees of public disapproval, and each has its own group of offenders with their own characteristics.

Accepted Answer

This statement means that different type

Question 5

According to scholars, which theory may explain Ethan's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) psychological 
C) social structure 
D) critical 
E) feminist 
A) biological 
B) psychological 
C) social structure 
D) critical 
E) feminist

Question 6

Organized crime has been observed in all American immigrant groups as one of the first steps on the so-called "ladder of social mobility."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A person's routine activities may increase the likelihood of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person's routine activities may increase the...

Question 8

Since the mid-1990s, crime rates have been steadily decreasing in the United States.At the same time, Americans believe there is a serious crime problem in the United States.Why do Americans feel that there is a serious crime problem? How does the media impact public perception?

Accepted Answer

There are a few reasons why Americans ma

Question 9

Relatively few political crimes take place in western democracies compared with other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Robberies and other visible crimes are among the least profitable criminal activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements does NOT reflect a major principle of classical criminology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Criminal behavior is rational. 
B)  People who commit crimes weigh the costs and benefits. 
C)  Fear of punishment keeps most people in check. 
D)  Punishment should be tailored to each individual person. 
E)  The criminal justice system must be predictable, with laws and punishments known to the public. 
A)  Criminal behavior is rational. 
B)  People who commit crimes weigh the costs and benefits. 
C)  Fear of punishment keeps most people in check. 
D)  Punishment should be tailored to each individual person. 
E)  The criminal justice system must be predictable, with laws and punishments known to the public.

Question 12

Which statement is NOT true regarding crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most crime is intraracial. 
B)  A significant amount of crime is committed by relatives or acquaintances of the victim. 
C)  The financial and emotional cost to society of crime is very high. 
D)  Most crime occurs between members of different races. 
E)  ​Crime and race are not correlated. 
A)  Most crime is intraracial. 
B)  A significant amount of crime is committed by relatives or acquaintances of the victim. 
C)  The financial and emotional cost to society of crime is very high. 
D)  Most crime occurs between members of different races. 
E)  ​Crime and race are not correlated.

Question 13

Offenders convicted of ____________________ typically serve less than one year in jail.

Accepted Answer

Offenders convicted of misdemeanors typi

Question 14

The classical school of criminology was heavily influenced by the philosopher:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cesare Beccaria. 
B)  Sigmund Freud. 
C)  Adam Smith. 
D)  Edwin Sutherland. 
E)  Socrates. 
A)  Cesare Beccaria. 
B)  Sigmund Freud. 
C)  Adam Smith. 
D)  Edwin Sutherland. 
E)  Socrates.

Question 15

According to UCR and other government sources, over the past 30 years the rate of violent crime has:

Accepted Answer

A)  remained about the same. 
B)  generally and consistently decreased. 
C)  generally trended upward. 
D)  showed a sharp and consistent increase. 
E)  been immeasurable. 
A)  remained about the same. 
B)  generally and consistently decreased. 
C)  generally trended upward. 
D)  showed a sharp and consistent increase. 
E)  been immeasurable.

Question 16

Though Lynn considers her activities to be victimless, the criminal laws of her state consider her activities to be criminal.Advocates of Lynn's freedom to choose such a lifestyle would classify her activity as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  mala in se crime. 
B)  mala prohibita crime. 
C)  immoral crime. 
D)  public order crime. 
E)  crime of shared culpability. 
A)  mala in se crime. 
B)  mala prohibita crime. 
C)  immoral crime. 
D)  public order crime. 
E)  crime of shared culpability.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of a property crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  larceny 
B)  burglary 
C)  shoplifting 
D)  embezzlement 
E)  disorderly conduct 
A)  larceny 
B)  burglary 
C)  shoplifting 
D)  embezzlement 
E)  disorderly conduct

Question 18

Crimes that are prohibited by government but are not necessarily wrong by nature are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Crimes that are prohibited by

Question 19

Most theories about crime are based on men's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a burden placed on individual crime victims?

Accepted Answer

A)  jury duty 
B)  psychological effects 
C)  insensitive treatment by justice system officials 
D)  legal costs 
E)  medical costs 
A)  jury duty 
B)  psychological effects 
C)  insensitive treatment by justice system officials 
D)  legal costs 
E)  medical costs

Which of the following is NOT one of the social process theories?

Which of the following has research shown as being a risk factor in exposure to crime?

Many victims of crime behave in ways that facilitate crimes, such as:

Explain what is meant by the following statement: Each type of crime has its own level of risk and profitability, each arouses varying degrees of public disapproval, and each has its own group of offenders with their own characteristics.

According to scholars, which theory may explain Ethan's behavior?

Organized crime has been observed in all American immigrant groups as one of the first steps on the so-called "ladder of social mobility."

A person's routine activities may increase the likelihood of ________.

Since the mid-1990s, crime rates have been steadily decreasing in the United States.At the same time, Americans believe there is a serious crime problem in the United States.Why do Americans feel that there is a serious crime problem? How does the media impact public perception?

Relatively few political crimes take place in western democracies compared with other countries.

Robberies and other visible crimes are among the least profitable criminal activities.

Which of the following statements does NOT reflect a major principle of classical criminology?

Which statement is NOT true regarding crime?

Offenders convicted of ____________________ typically serve less than one year in jail.

The classical school of criminology was heavily influenced by the philosopher:

According to UCR and other government sources, over the past 30 years the rate of violent crime has:

Though Lynn considers her activities to be victimless, the criminal laws of her state consider her activities to be criminal.Advocates of Lynn's freedom to choose such a lifestyle would classify her activity as a(n):

Which of the following is NOT an example of a property crime?

Crimes that are prohibited by government but are not necessarily wrong by nature are called ____________________.

Most theories about crime are based on men's behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a burden placed on individual crime victims?

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Exam 2: Crime and Crime Causation

Which of the following is NOT one of the social process theories?

Which of the following has research shown as being a risk factor in exposure to crime?

Many victims of crime behave in ways that facilitate crimes, such as:

Explain what is meant by the following statement: Each type of crime has its own level of risk and profitability, each arouses varying degrees of public disapproval, and each has its own group of offenders with their own characteristics.

According to scholars, which theory may explain Ethan's behavior?

Organized crime has been observed in all American immigrant groups as one of the first steps on the so-called "ladder of social mobility."

A person's routine activities may increase the likelihood of ________.

Since the mid-1990s, crime rates have been steadily decreasing in the United States.At the same time, Americans believe there is a serious crime problem in the United States.Why do Americans feel that there is a serious crime problem? How does the media impact public perception?

Relatively few political crimes take place in western democracies compared with other countries.

Robberies and other visible crimes are among the least profitable criminal activities.

Which of the following statements does NOT reflect a major principle of classical criminology?

Which statement is NOT true regarding crime?

Offenders convicted of ____________________ typically serve less than one year in jail.

The classical school of criminology was heavily influenced by the philosopher:

According to UCR and other government sources, over the past 30 years the rate of violent crime has:

Though Lynn considers her activities to be victimless, the criminal laws of her state consider her activities to be criminal.Advocates of Lynn's freedom to choose such a lifestyle would classify her activity as a(n):

Which of the following is NOT an example of a property crime?

Crimes that are prohibited by government but are not necessarily wrong by nature are called ____________________.

Most theories about crime are based on men's behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a burden placed on individual crime victims?

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Policing: Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Law

Courts and Adjudication

Pretrial Procedures, Plea Bargaining, and the Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Incarceration and Prison Society

Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

Reentry Into the Community

Technology and Criminal Justice

Juvenile Justice

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