Question 1

Discuss some of the ways burglars use the money they acquire from robberies.

Accepted Answer

Burglars use the money they acquire from robberies in a variety of ways. Some may use it to fund their own lifestyle, purchasing luxury items, expensive clothing, or high-end electronics. Others may use the money to support a drug or gambling addiction, using it to buy drugs or place bets. Some burglars may also use the money to pay off debts or bills, or to support their families. In some cases, the money may be used to fund illegal activities or to purchase weapons or tools for future robberies. Overall, the ways in which burglars use the money they acquire from robberies can vary greatly depending on their individual circumstances and motivations.

Question 2

Wright and Decker report nearly ¾ of respondents reported using proceeds from burglary to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep cash around for rainy day. 
B)  keep things together. 
C)  keep up appearances. 
D)  keep the party going. 
A)  keep cash around for rainy day. 
B)  keep things together. 
C)  keep up appearances. 
D)  keep the party going. D

Question 3

Why do a majority of respondents report choosing burglary over legitimate work?

Accepted Answer

A)  few if any burglars commit only this type of crime; for most this is a sideline involving other kinds of theft and even robbery. 
B)  most or 85/102 respondents commit burglary because they are part of gang or "crew" that specialize in this line of illegal work. 
C)  67/99 respondents reported they like thrill of doing robbery. 
D)  most available jobs poorly paid; 43/78 unemployed subjects reported they would stop committing offenses if they got good job. 
A)  few if any burglars commit only this type of crime; for most this is a sideline involving other kinds of theft and even robbery. 
B)  most or 85/102 respondents commit burglary because they are part of gang or "crew" that specialize in this line of illegal work. 
C)  67/99 respondents reported they like thrill of doing robbery. 
D)  most available jobs poorly paid; 43/78 unemployed subjects reported they would stop committing offenses if they got good job. D

Question 4

According to Wright and Decker, a few offenders reported committing burglary primarily for the

Accepted Answer

A)  risk, thrill and excitement. 
B)  need to break the law. 
C)  peer pressure. 
D)  extra money. 
A)  risk, thrill and excitement. 
B)  need to break the law. 
C)  peer pressure. 
D)  extra money.

Question 5

Explain why burglars decide to commit their crime. What would an effective rehabilitation program for persons convicted of their crime need to focus on? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Burglars may decide to commit their crim

Question 6

Wright and Decker report 43/95 respondents reported using proceeds from burglary to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep up appearances. 
B)  keep things together. 
C)  keep cash around for rainy day. 
D)  keep the party going. 
A)  keep up appearances. 
B)  keep things together. 
C)  keep cash around for rainy day. 
D)  keep the party going.

Question 7

Do you agree that most burglars would stop committing burglaries if they could get a good job? How would the reasons that Wright and Decker provide for why offender commit burglaries lead you to your position? Explain.

Accepted Answer

I do not agree that most burglars would

Question 8

In the large majority of cases, Wright and Decker report the decision to commit a burglary is based on

Accepted Answer

A)  no one reason: 95 out 102 offenders report multitude of reasons. 
B)  three equal reasons: cash, status, getting even. 
C)  offenders perceive a pressing need for cash. 
D)  offenders are seeking status image of the "big wheel." 
A)  no one reason: 95 out 102 offenders report multitude of reasons. 
B)  three equal reasons: cash, status, getting even. 
C)  offenders perceive a pressing need for cash. 
D)  offenders are seeking status image of the "big wheel."

Exam 43: Deciding to Commit a Burglary

Discuss some of the ways burglars use the money they acquire from robberies.

Wright and Decker report nearly ¾ of respondents reported using proceeds from burglary to

Why do a majority of respondents report choosing burglary over legitimate work?

According to Wright and Decker, a few offenders reported committing burglary primarily for the

Explain why burglars decide to commit their crime. What would an effective rehabilitation program for persons convicted of their crime need to focus on? Explain.

Wright and Decker report 43/95 respondents reported using proceeds from burglary to

Do you agree that most burglars would stop committing burglaries if they could get a good job? How would the reasons that Wright and Decker provide for why offender commit burglaries lead you to your position? Explain.

In the large majority of cases, Wright and Decker report the decision to commit a burglary is based on

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