Question 1

A major disadvantage of self-report studies is the fact that:

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A)  most juveniles substantially underreport their delinquent activities 
B)  the studies collect information only on delinquent acts that are reported to the police 
C)  there are few long-term, nationwide self-report surveys 
D)  most studies focus on serious offenses 
A)  most juveniles substantially underreport their delinquent activities 
B)  the studies collect information only on delinquent acts that are reported to the police 
C)  there are few long-term, nationwide self-report surveys 
D)  most studies focus on serious offenses C

Question 2

Respondents in the National Crime Victimization Survey include:

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A)  a representative sample of all individuals throughout the United States 
B)  individuals ages 12 and older 
C)  people in prison and mental institutions 
D)  a sample of businesses 
E)  all of the above 
A)  a representative sample of all individuals throughout the United States 
B)  individuals ages 12 and older 
C)  people in prison and mental institutions 
D)  a sample of businesses 
E)  all of the above B

Question 3

Describe the strengths and weaknesses associated with self-report data. Focus your discussion on how these strengths and weaknesses affect estimates of the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency.

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Self-report data is a valuable tool for understanding the extent and trends of delinquency, but it also comes with its own set of strengths and weaknesses.

One of the strengths of self-report data is that it provides insight into behaviors that may not be captured through official records or victimization surveys. This can include minor delinquent behaviors that do not result in arrest or charges, as well as behaviors that are not reported to authorities. Self-report data also allows for the collection of information on a wide range of delinquent behaviors, including those that may not be included in official crime statistics.

However, self-report data also has its weaknesses. One of the main weaknesses is the potential for response bias, as individuals may underreport or overreport their delinquent behaviors due to social desirability or fear of consequences. This can lead to inaccurate estimates of the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency. Additionally, self-report data may not capture delinquent behaviors that individuals are not aware of or do not consider to be delinquent.

When using self-report data to estimate the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency, it is important to consider these strengths and weaknesses. Researchers should be cautious of response bias and take steps to minimize its impact, such as ensuring confidentiality and anonymity in data collection. Additionally, triangulating self-report data with other sources of information, such as official records and victimization surveys, can help provide a more comprehensive understanding of delinquency. Overall, while self-report data has its limitations, it can still provide valuable insights into the nature and extent of delinquency when used thoughtfully and in conjunction with other data sources.

Question 4

Describe the strengths and weaknesses associated with victimization data. Focus your discussion on how these strengths and weaknesses affect estimates of the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency.

Accepted Answer

Victimization data is a valuable source

Question 5

_________ data provide the most accurate estimate of the extent of MINOR delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A)  Arrest 
B)  Victimization 
C)  Observational 
D)  Self-report 
A)  Arrest 
B)  Victimization 
C)  Observational 
D)  Self-report

Question 6

Why are some victims wary of reporting the crime committed against them? Have there been any attempts to increase reporting? Explain.

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Some victims may be wary of reporting th

Question 7

Overall research has shown that ______ of crimes known to the police are cleared by arrest.

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A)  5% 
B)  20% 
C)  55% 
D)  90% 
A)  5% 
B)  20% 
C)  55% 
D)  90%

Question 8

List and describe the major factors that influence the police's decision to make an arrest.

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There are several major factors that inf

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE?

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A)  The majority of crimes known to the police are cleared by arrest. 
B)  The number of crimes cleared by arrest equals the number of people arrested. 
C)  The number of crimes known to the police equals the number of crimes cleared by arrest. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
E)  None of the above is true. 
A)  The majority of crimes known to the police are cleared by arrest. 
B)  The number of crimes cleared by arrest equals the number of people arrested. 
C)  The number of crimes known to the police equals the number of crimes cleared by arrest. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
E)  None of the above is true.

Question 10

Identify three methods used by researchers to establish the extent of juveniles' truthfulness on self-report surveys.

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Researchers have developed several metho

Question 11

Define the following offenses and explain how these offenses differ from one another: larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery. According to the UCR, are these Part I or Part II offenses?

Accepted Answer

Larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, burg

Question 12

The National Crime Victimization Survey measures crimes like:

Accepted Answer

A)  murder 
B)  drug use 
C)  shoplifting 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  murder 
B)  drug use 
C)  shoplifting 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Briefly discuss the three major methods of measuring delinquency. Provide examples of each measure.

Accepted Answer

The three major methods of measuring del

Question 14

Arrest and self-report data are used to estimate the extent of delinquency much more often than victimization data. Why might this be the case?

Accepted Answer

Arrest and self-report data are more com

Question 15

What is one of the problems with sampling school students?

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A)  Students are typically unreliable sources. 
B)  Students typically refuse to take surveys. 
C)  Researchers miss students who are truant. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Students are typically unreliable sources. 
B)  Students typically refuse to take surveys. 
C)  Researchers miss students who are truant. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

When did the federal government start compiling victimization data on an annual basis through the administration of the National Crime Victimization Survey?

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A)  late 1940s 
B)  early 1970s 
C)  late 1980s 
D)  2000 
A)  late 1940s 
B)  early 1970s 
C)  late 1980s 
D)  2000

Question 17

Which statement is TRUE regarding the FBI arrest data?

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A)  The FBI arrest data include only crimes that have been cleared by arrest. 
B)  The FBI arrest data report only the most serious crime per individual arrest. 
C)  Police data reported to the FBI are always accurate. 
D)  The FBI arrest data include information on crimes that are not reported to police. 
A)  The FBI arrest data include only crimes that have been cleared by arrest. 
B)  The FBI arrest data report only the most serious crime per individual arrest. 
C)  Police data reported to the FBI are always accurate. 
D)  The FBI arrest data include information on crimes that are not reported to police.

Question 18

What of the following is a disadvantage of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homeless people, transients, and institutionalized persons are undersampled. 
B)  Many crime victims report their victimizations to the police. 
C)  Wording of the survey has changed. 
D)  The NCVS includes information on status offenses. 
A)  Homeless people, transients, and institutionalized persons are undersampled. 
B)  Many crime victims report their victimizations to the police. 
C)  Wording of the survey has changed. 
D)  The NCVS includes information on status offenses.

Question 19

Imagine that you are a juvenile delinquency expert who is head of a juvenile delinquency reduction task force. One of your tasks is to estimate the extent of delinquency in your city. How do you recommend that the task force best estimate the extent of delinquency, and what problems do you foresee with the accuracy of the estimates? In your answer, clearly describe the methodologies that will provide the most accurate estimates of juvenile offending and explain the extent to which these estimates should be accurate.

Accepted Answer

As the head of a juvenile delinquency re

Question 20

A teenage neighbor steals laptops and other electronic equipment from parked cars. This is:

Accepted Answer

A)  receiving stolen property 
B)  larceny-theft 
C)  robbery 
D)  burglary 
E)  motor vehicle theft 
A)  receiving stolen property 
B)  larceny-theft 
C)  robbery 
D)  burglary 
E)  motor vehicle theft

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A major disadvantage of self-report studies is the fact that:

Respondents in the National Crime Victimization Survey include:

Describe the strengths and weaknesses associated with self-report data. Focus your discussion on how these strengths and weaknesses affect estimates of the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency.

Describe the strengths and weaknesses associated with victimization data. Focus your discussion on how these strengths and weaknesses affect estimates of the extent of delinquency and trends in delinquency.

_________ data provide the most accurate estimate of the extent of MINOR delinquency.

Why are some victims wary of reporting the crime committed against them? Have there been any attempts to increase reporting? Explain.

Overall research has shown that ______ of crimes known to the police are cleared by arrest.

List and describe the major factors that influence the police's decision to make an arrest.

Which of the following is TRUE?

Identify three methods used by researchers to establish the extent of juveniles' truthfulness on self-report surveys.

Define the following offenses and explain how these offenses differ from one another: larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, burglary, and robbery. According to the UCR, are these Part I or Part II offenses?

The National Crime Victimization Survey measures crimes like:

Briefly discuss the three major methods of measuring delinquency. Provide examples of each measure.

Arrest and self-report data are used to estimate the extent of delinquency much more often than victimization data. Why might this be the case?

What is one of the problems with sampling school students?

When did the federal government start compiling victimization data on an annual basis through the administration of the National Crime Victimization Survey?

Which statement is TRUE regarding the FBI arrest data?

What of the following is a disadvantage of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)?

A teenage neighbor steals laptops and other electronic equipment from parked cars. This is:

What Is Delinquency and How Does It Differ From Adult Crime

How Much Delinquency Is There, and Is Delinquency Increasing

Who Is Most Likely to Engage in Delinquency

What Is a Theory and How Do We Test Theories

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Social Learning Theory

Control Theory

Labeling Theory

The Life Course

Is Delinquency More Likely in Certain Types of Situations

Group Differences in Delinquency

Individual Traits

The Family

The School

Delinquent Peers and Gangs

Other Social Influences

Pulling It All Together

Policies and Programs

The Police

Juvenile Court and Corrections

The Juvenile Justice System

The Strategies of Deterrence and Incapacitation

The Strategies of Prevention and Rehabilitation

What Should We Do to Reduce Delinquency

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