Question 1

What time is a burglary most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-11 p.m. 
B) 4-5 a.m. 
C) 5-7 p.m. 
D) 9-11 a.m. 
A) 10-11 p.m. 
B) 4-5 a.m. 
C) 5-7 p.m. 
D) 9-11 a.m.

Question 2

The addict robber characteristically resorts to physical violence when committing a robbery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the authors of the text,African American,Asian,and Hispanic gangs seem to be stuck in the __________ stage of ethnic succession in organized crime.

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth 
A) first 
B) second 
C) third 
D) fourth

Question 4

The opportunist robber

Accepted Answer

A) is probably the least common type of robber. 
B) shows deep commitment to robbery. 
C) frequently plans and commits robbery. 
D) usually shoplifts. 
A) is probably the least common type of robber. 
B) shows deep commitment to robbery. 
C) frequently plans and commits robbery. 
D) usually shoplifts.

Question 5

Bank robberies are

Accepted Answer

A) the most common type of robbery. 
B) not very common,but are rising steadily. 
C) relatively rare. 
D) virtually nonexistent. 
A) the most common type of robbery. 
B) not very common,but are rising steadily. 
C) relatively rare. 
D) virtually nonexistent.

Question 6

Gould's theory of robbery tried to explain the high rates of property crime in times of economic scarcity and the low rates in times of abundance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most traditional organized crime groups are informal,egalitarian,and somewhat volatile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the text,all of the following are motivations for teenagers to shoplift,EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A) real economic needs for food and shelter. 
B) a sense of thrill. 
C) a need for acceptance by peers. 
D) rationalizing the theft as not serious. 
A) real economic needs for food and shelter. 
B) a sense of thrill. 
C) a need for acceptance by peers. 
D) rationalizing the theft as not serious.

Question 9

Most robbers express their need for money as their primary motive for committing the crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____________ is the primary motivation for most robbers.

Accepted Answer

A) Fame 
B) Money 
C) Thrills 
D) Power 
A) Fame 
B) Money 
C) Thrills 
D) Power

Question 11

All of the following are reasons a weapon can help robbers accomplish their goal efficiently,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) enhancing the robbers' sense of manhood. 
B) creating a buffer zone between the offender and the victim. 
C) intimidating the victim. 
D) helping ensure an escape. 
A) enhancing the robbers' sense of manhood. 
B) creating a buffer zone between the offender and the victim. 
C) intimidating the victim. 
D) helping ensure an escape.

Question 12

All of the following are reasons for the great upsurge in auto thefts,EXCEPT for

Accepted Answer

A) inadequate law enforcement. 
B) a desire to use violence against the wealthy. 
C) abundant opportunities for stealing cars. 
D) increased profitability of stolen cars. 
A) inadequate law enforcement. 
B) a desire to use violence against the wealthy. 
C) abundant opportunities for stealing cars. 
D) increased profitability of stolen cars.

Question 13

According to the text,the rise of organized crime is tied to its function as an avenue for ambitious members of the lower classes,especially poor immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In his study of robbery,Conklin discovered that a gun serves

Accepted Answer

A) as a subtle method for most robbers to satisfy their psychological need to dominate others. 
B) as simply a means for most robbers to successfully execute a robbery. 
C) both expressive and instrumental functions for most robbers. 
D) to increase the probability of killing or hurting others. 
A) as a subtle method for most robbers to satisfy their psychological need to dominate others. 
B) as simply a means for most robbers to successfully execute a robbery. 
C) both expressive and instrumental functions for most robbers. 
D) to increase the probability of killing or hurting others.

Question 15

The type of robbers who get arrested most often are alcoholic robbers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe the motivations and factors that must come into play for burglary to occur.

Accepted Answer

Burglary occurs when an individual or gr

Question 17

Compare robbery as a property crime to robbery as a violent crime.Is robbery more of an attempt to gain money,as the author asserts,or a form of violence,as stated by the police? Why?

Accepted Answer

Robbery can be considered both a propert

Question 18

The primary motivation for burglary is

Accepted Answer

A) subsistence needs. 
B) the thrill of entering a home. 
C) expressive needs. 
D) to demonstrate technical skills. 
A) subsistence needs. 
B) the thrill of entering a home. 
C) expressive needs. 
D) to demonstrate technical skills.

Question 19

The __________ robber is the most likely to get caught.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ robber is the most likely...

Question 20

Even with a massive drop,this kind of property crime continues to account for a significant proportion of all property lost to crime.

Accepted Answer

A) shoplifting 
B) bank robbery 
C) mugging 
D) auto theft 
A) shoplifting 
B) bank robbery 
C) mugging 
D) auto theft

What time is a burglary most likely to occur?

The addict robber characteristically resorts to physical violence when committing a robbery.

According to the authors of the text,African American,Asian,and Hispanic gangs seem to be stuck in the __________ stage of ethnic succession in organized crime.

The opportunist robber

Bank robberies are

Gould's theory of robbery tried to explain the high rates of property crime in times of economic scarcity and the low rates in times of abundance.

Most traditional organized crime groups are informal,egalitarian,and somewhat volatile.

According to the text,all of the following are motivations for teenagers to shoplift,EXCEPT for

Most robbers express their need for money as their primary motive for committing the crime.

____________ is the primary motivation for most robbers.

All of the following are reasons a weapon can help robbers accomplish their goal efficiently,EXCEPT

All of the following are reasons for the great upsurge in auto thefts,EXCEPT for

According to the text,the rise of organized crime is tied to its function as an avenue for ambitious members of the lower classes,especially poor immigrants.

In his study of robbery,Conklin discovered that a gun serves

The type of robbers who get arrested most often are alcoholic robbers.

Describe the motivations and factors that must come into play for burglary to occur.

Compare robbery as a property crime to robbery as a violent crime.Is robbery more of an attempt to gain money,as the author asserts,or a form of violence,as stated by the police? Why?

The primary motivation for burglary is

The __________ robber is the most likely to get caught.

Even with a massive drop,this kind of property crime continues to account for a significant proportion of all property lost to crime.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

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Exam 15: Underprivileged Deviance

What time is a burglary most likely to occur?

The addict robber characteristically resorts to physical violence when committing a robbery.

According to the authors of the text,African American,Asian,and Hispanic gangs seem to be stuck in the __________ stage of ethnic succession in organized crime.

The opportunist robber

Bank robberies are

Gould's theory of robbery tried to explain the high rates of property crime in times of economic scarcity and the low rates in times of abundance.

Most traditional organized crime groups are informal,egalitarian,and somewhat volatile.

According to the text,all of the following are motivations for teenagers to shoplift,EXCEPT for

Most robbers express their need for money as their primary motive for committing the crime.

____________ is the primary motivation for most robbers.

All of the following are reasons a weapon can help robbers accomplish their goal efficiently,EXCEPT

All of the following are reasons for the great upsurge in auto thefts,EXCEPT for

According to the text,the rise of organized crime is tied to its function as an avenue for ambitious members of the lower classes,especially poor immigrants.

In his study of robbery,Conklin discovered that a gun serves

The type of robbers who get arrested most often are alcoholic robbers.

Describe the motivations and factors that must come into play for burglary to occur.

Compare robbery as a property crime to robbery as a violent crime.Is robbery more of an attempt to gain money,as the author asserts,or a form of violence,as stated by the police? Why?

The primary motivation for burglary is

The __________ robber is the most likely to get caught.

Even with a massive drop,this kind of property crime continues to account for a significant proportion of all property lost to crime.

What Is Deviant Behavior

Positivist Theories

Constructionist Theories

Physical Violence

Sexual Assault and Child Molestation

Family Violence

Suicide and Self-Harm

Mental Disorder

Heterosexual Deviance

Gays and Other Targets of Stigma

Internet Deviance

Drug Use

Drinking and Alcoholism

Privileged Deviance

Filters