Question 1

List and briefly explain the six main categories of crime. ​

Accepted Answer

Violent crimes are crimes against people. They include murder, sexual assault, assault, battery, and robbery. 
Property crimes are the most common form of criminal activity. The goal is economic gain of the damaging or property. Property crimes include larceny, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson. 
Public order crimes are behaviors that have been labeled criminal because they are contrary toshared values, customs, and norms. They include public drunkenness, prostitution, gambling, and illegal drug use. 
White-collar crimes are nonviolent crimes committed by business entities or individuals togain a personal or business advantage. 
organized crimes are illegal acts carried out by illegal organizations engaged in the market for illegal goods or services, such as illicit drugs or firearms. 
High-tech crimes are the newest variation on crime and are related tothe increased presence of computers in everyday life. Cybercrimes, such as soliciting minors and defrauding consumers through false financial investments, fall under this category.

Question 2

Which of the following is a Part II offense? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Driving under the influence 
B) Burglary 
C) Arson 
D) Motor vehicle theft 
A) Driving under the influence 
B) Burglary 
C) Arson 
D) Motor vehicle theft A

Question 3

Prostitution and gambling are examples of_____crimes. ​

Accepted Answer

public order

Question 4

Psychological theories operate under the assumption that ______________ ​

Accepted Answer

A) individuals have traits that make them more or less predisposed tocriminal activity. 
B) all individuals have mental disorders, but not everyone becomes a criminal. 
C) criminals commit crime because of the thrill or "rush" attached toit. 
D) criminals weigh the costs and benefits of a crime prior tocarrying it out. 
A) individuals have traits that make them more or less predisposed tocriminal activity. 
B) all individuals have mental disorders, but not everyone becomes a criminal. 
C) criminals commit crime because of the thrill or "rush" attached toit. 
D) criminals weigh the costs and benefits of a crime prior tocarrying it out.

Question 5

Social disorganization theory holds that crime is related tothe environmental pressures that exist in certain communities or neighborhoods, especially those that have high levels of poverty and unemployment, racial tension, and a breakdown of social institutions (i.e., religious, educational, business). These communities are usually marked by the desire of many of their inhabitants to"get out" at the first possible opportunity. Consequently, residents tend toignore the important institutions in the community, such as businesses and education, causing further erosion and an increase in the conditions that lead to crime. As city council member of a city district that is experiencing these types of issues that have led toa rapid increase of crime and drug related behavior, you must act. You decide you must formulate a proposal tobegin toaddress the issues that are leading tothis "social disorganization". What will be your strategy, and whowill you call upon tohelp you carry it out? Please fully explain.

Accepted Answer

As a city council member, my strategy to

Question 6

Which of the following is considered a public order crime? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Murder 
B) Prostitution 
C) Larceny 
D) Battery 
A) Murder 
B) Prostitution 
C) Larceny 
D) Battery

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) choice theory 
B) social disorganization theory 
C) social process theory 
D) trait theory 
A) choice theory 
B) social disorganization theory 
C) social process theory 
D) trait theory

Question 8

Nearly a half century ago, researchers found that a small number of juvenile offenders- 6 percent-were responsible for a disproportionate amount of the violent crime attributed toa group of nearly 10,000 individuals. Further studies have supported the idea of a "chronic 6 percent," and, in the process, provided law enforcement with one of the most useful concepts in the history of criminology: the chronic offender. As the police chief of your small Midwestern town with a master's degree in criminology, you believe that the issue of the chronic offender is applicable toyour city. As a means of prevention, you want tocreate a proactive plan toultimately deter and prevent these offenders from further crime commission. As chief, you must have authorization, resources, and support from the mayor and city council. What will your plan consist of, and more importantly, how will you carry it out? Fully explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

As the police chief of my small Midweste

Question 9

states that lying, stealing, bullying, and other conduct problems that occur in childhood are the strongest predictors of future criminal behavior. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Learning theory 
B) Life course criminology 
C) Psychological theory ​ 
D) Control theory 
A) Learning theory 
B) Life course criminology 
C) Psychological theory ​ 
D) Control theory

Question 10

The dark figure of crime refers tothose offenses that are committed, but are unknown tothe police. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The number of women in prisons and jails is ____over time. ​

Accepted Answer

A) remaining stable 
B) decreasing steadily 
C) increasing substantially 
D) slowly increasing 
A) remaining stable 
B) decreasing steadily 
C) increasing substantially 
D) slowly increasing

Question 12

Nearly a half century ago, researchers found that a small number of juvenile offenders- 6 percent-were responsible for a disproportionate amount of the violent crime attributed toa group of nearly 10,000 individuals. Further studies have supported the idea of a "chronic 6 percent" and, in the process, provided law enforcement with one of the most useful concepts in the history of criminology known as the __________ ​

Accepted Answer

A) criminal career. 
B) criminal lifestyle. 
C) chronic offender . 
D) violent offender. 
A) criminal career. 
B) criminal lifestyle. 
C) chronic offender . 
D) violent offender.

Question 13

Sutherland's                   holds that individuals are exposed tothe values of family and peers such as school friends or coworkers.

Accepted Answer

A) psychological theory 
B) trait theory 
C) conflict theory 
D) differential association theory 
A) psychological theory 
B) trait theory 
C) conflict theory 
D) differential association theory

Question 14

_______________________ subscribe tothe continuity theory of crime , which essentially says that once negative behavior patterns have been established, they cannot be changed. ​

Accepted Answer

A) Learning theorists 
B) Life course theorists 
C) Self-control theorists 
D) Control theorists 
A) Learning theorists 
B) Life course theorists 
C) Self-control theorists 
D) Control theorists

Question 15

Compare and contrast victim surveys and self-reported surveys. ​

Accepted Answer

• Victim's surveys are a method of gathe

Question 16

________ is the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the act of taking property...

Question 17

______________theories suggest that certain biological or psychological factors in individuals could incline them toward criminal behavior given a certain set of circumstances. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________theories suggest that certain biological or psychological...

Question 18

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR)is compiled and reported by the       _________ . ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Uniform Crime Report (UCR)is compiled and...

Question 19

This theory proclaims that criminals must be taught both practical and emotional skills necessary toparticipate in illegal activity. ​

Accepted Answer

A) labeling theory ​ 
B) learning theory 
C) social process theory 
D) trait theory ​ 
A) labeling theory ​ 
B) learning theory 
C) social process theory 
D) trait theory ​

Question 20

The UCR presents crime data collected annually from federal law enforcement agencies. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

List and briefly explain the six main categories of crime.

Which of the following is a Part II offense?

Prostitution and gambling are examples of_____crimes.

Psychological theories operate under the assumption that ______________

Which of the following is considered a public order crime?

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

states that lying, stealing, bullying, and other conduct problems that occur in childhood are the strongest predictors of future criminal behavior.

The dark figure of crime refers tothose offenses that are committed, but are unknown tothe police.

The number of women in prisons and jails is ____over time.

Sutherland's holds that individuals are exposed tothe values of family and peers such as school friends or coworkers.

_______________________ subscribe tothe continuity theory of crime , which essentially says that once negative behavior patterns have been established, they cannot be changed.

Compare and contrast victim surveys and self-reported surveys.

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

______________theories suggest that certain biological or psychological factors in individuals could incline them toward criminal behavior given a certain set of circumstances.

The Uniform Crime Report (UCR)is compiled and reported by the _________ .

This theory proclaims that criminals must be taught both practical and emotional skills necessary toparticipate in illegal activity.

The UCR presents crime data collected annually from federal law enforcement agencies.

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