Question 1

Describe Wolfgang, Figlio, and Sellin's cohort studies and discuss the findings that emerged from their pioneering research.

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang, Figlio, and Sellin's cohort studies were pioneering research projects that focused on understanding the development and behavior of individuals over time.

Wolfgang's cohort study, known as the Philadelphia Birth Cohort Study, followed a group of individuals from birth into adulthood to examine the factors that influenced criminal behavior. The study found that early childhood experiences, such as exposure to violence and neglect, were strong predictors of later criminal behavior. This research highlighted the importance of early intervention and support for at-risk children to prevent future criminal activity.

Figlio's cohort study, the Tennessee STAR experiment, focused on the impact of class size on academic achievement. The study followed a group of students from kindergarten through third grade and found that students who were in smaller classes had higher academic achievement and were more likely to graduate from high school. This research provided evidence for the benefits of smaller class sizes in improving educational outcomes for students.

Sellin's cohort study, the Philadelphia Cohort Study, examined the factors that influenced delinquent behavior in adolescents. The study found that family dynamics, peer influence, and socioeconomic factors all played a role in shaping delinquent behavior. This research highlighted the complex interplay of social and environmental factors in influencing adolescent behavior.

Overall, the findings from these cohort studies provided valuable insights into the development and behavior of individuals, and their pioneering research has had a lasting impact on our understanding of criminal behavior, educational outcomes, and adolescent delinquency.

Question 2

The Uniform Crime Report is a primary source of crime data collected by the:

Accepted Answer

A) National Institute of Justice. 
B) Bureau of Justice Statistics. 
C) Federal Bureau of Investigation. 
D) Office of Juvenile Justice. 
A) National Institute of Justice. 
B) Bureau of Justice Statistics. 
C) Federal Bureau of Investigation. 
D) Office of Juvenile Justice. C

Question 3

When evaluating the three primary sources of crime data, the crime patterns and trends:

Accepted Answer

A) are often quite dissimilar. 
B) are often quite similar. 
C) are incapable of providing an accurate picture of crime. 
D) are not consistent over time. 
A) are often quite dissimilar. 
B) are often quite similar. 
C) are incapable of providing an accurate picture of crime. 
D) are not consistent over time. B

Question 4

Those living in poverty engage in disproportionate amounts of expressive crimes, such as rape and assault.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to UCR data, what is known about today's property crime rate?

Accepted Answer

A) The property crime rate has dropped more than 10% in the past decade. 
B) The property crime rate has increased by nearly 33% in the past decade. 
C) The property crime rate has significantly fluctuated in the past decade. 
D) The property crime rate has remained relatively stable in the past decade. 
A) The property crime rate has dropped more than 10% in the past decade. 
B) The property crime rate has increased by nearly 33% in the past decade. 
C) The property crime rate has significantly fluctuated in the past decade. 
D) The property crime rate has remained relatively stable in the past decade.

Question 6

A validity concern associated with the NCVS involves:

Accepted Answer

A) victims overreporting crime. 
B) its large sample size. 
C) interviewing household members under the age of 12. 
D) police officers who fail to disclose crimes in which they are involved. 
A) victims overreporting crime. 
B) its large sample size. 
C) interviewing household members under the age of 12. 
D) police officers who fail to disclose crimes in which they are involved.

Question 7

The age structure of the population has a significant influence on crime trends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When looking to the future, what social factor is seen as having a moderating influence on the potential growth of the crime rate?

Accepted Answer

A) decreasing racial conflict 
B) decreasing unemployment 
C) increasing moralistic cultural values 
D) increasing materialism 
A) decreasing racial conflict 
B) decreasing unemployment 
C) increasing moralistic cultural values 
D) increasing materialism

Question 9

Critics of self-report studies frequently suggest that expecting people to candidly admit illegal acts is unreasonable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The weight of recent research suggests that serious crime is more prevalent in socially disorganized lower class areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While self-report studies can be used to examine the offense history of prison inmates and drug users, most self-report studies have focused on:

Accepted Answer

A) adult crime. 
B) youth crime. 
C) hate crime. 
D) school crime. 
A) adult crime. 
B) youth crime. 
C) hate crime. 
D) school crime.

Question 12

Most criminologists believe that homicide data are the most accurate and valid UCR statistics. What do data indicate about homicide rates?

Accepted Answer

A) Between 1991 and 2008, homicide rates increased 40% 
B) Between 1991 and 2008, homicide rates dropped 40%. 
C) Between 1991 and 2008, homicide rates increased 14%. 
D) Between 1991 and 2008, homicide rates dropped 14% 
A) Between 1991 and 2008, homicide rates increased 40% 
B) Between 1991 and 2008, homicide rates dropped 40%. 
C) Between 1991 and 2008, homicide rates increased 14%. 
D) Between 1991 and 2008, homicide rates dropped 14%

Question 13

Racial and ethnic differentials in crime rates are tied to economic and social disparity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain why crime is considered a lower-class phenomenon. Why is this so?

Accepted Answer

Crime is often considered a lower-class

Question 15

Patterns in the crime rate seem to be linked to temporal and ecological factors. Identify and discuss these factors.

Accepted Answer

Temporal factors refer to the time-relat

Question 16

The "Hierarchy Rule" impacts the validity of the National Crime Victimization Survey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The view of crime suggesting that the social and economic roles of women in society control their crime rates is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) liberation theory. 
B) the femininity hypothesis. 
C) the masculinity hypothesis. 
D) liberal feminist theory. 
A) liberation theory. 
B) the femininity hypothesis. 
C) the masculinity hypothesis. 
D) liberal feminist theory.

Question 18

Explain how the economy, abortion, gun availability, and drug use influence crime patterns and crime rates.

Accepted Answer

The economy, abortion, gun availability,

Question 19

What do the UCR and NCVS indicate about the recent trends in crime rates? Include violent and property crimes in your response.

Accepted Answer

The UCR (Uniform Crime Report) and NCVS

Question 20

The UCR contains data on Part I (index) and Part II (non-index) crimes, although Part II crimes include Part I crimes. Which of the following is not a Part I offense?

Accepted Answer

A) hate crime 
B) arson 
C) forcible rape 
D) aggravated assault 
A) hate crime 
B) arson 
C) forcible rape 
D) aggravated assault

Describe Wolfgang, Figlio, and Sellin's cohort studies and discuss the findings that emerged from their pioneering research.

The Uniform Crime Report is a primary source of crime data collected by the:

When evaluating the three primary sources of crime data, the crime patterns and trends:

Those living in poverty engage in disproportionate amounts of expressive crimes, such as rape and assault.

According to UCR data, what is known about today's property crime rate?

A validity concern associated with the NCVS involves:

The age structure of the population has a significant influence on crime trends.

When looking to the future, what social factor is seen as having a moderating influence on the potential growth of the crime rate?

Critics of self-report studies frequently suggest that expecting people to candidly admit illegal acts is unreasonable.

The weight of recent research suggests that serious crime is more prevalent in socially disorganized lower class areas.

While self-report studies can be used to examine the offense history of prison inmates and drug users, most self-report studies have focused on:

Most criminologists believe that homicide data are the most accurate and valid UCR statistics. What do data indicate about homicide rates?

Racial and ethnic differentials in crime rates are tied to economic and social disparity.

Explain why crime is considered a lower-class phenomenon. Why is this so?

Patterns in the crime rate seem to be linked to temporal and ecological factors. Identify and discuss these factors.

The "Hierarchy Rule" impacts the validity of the National Crime Victimization Survey.

The view of crime suggesting that the social and economic roles of women in society control their crime rates is termed:

Explain how the economy, abortion, gun availability, and drug use influence crime patterns and crime rates.

What do the UCR and NCVS indicate about the recent trends in crime rates? Include violent and property crimes in your response.

The UCR contains data on Part I (index) and Part II (non-index) crimes, although Part II crimes include Part I crimes. Which of the following is not a Part I offense?

Crime and Criminology

Victims and Victimization

Choice Theory: Because They Want to

Trait Theory

Social Structure Theory

Social Process Theories

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology

Developmental Theories: Life Course and Latent Trait

Violent Crime: Personal and Political

Property Crimes

Enterprise Crime: White-Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Organized Crime

Public Order Crimes

The Criminal Justice System

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Exam 2: The Nature and Extent of Crime

Describe Wolfgang, Figlio, and Sellin's cohort studies and discuss the findings that emerged from their pioneering research.

The Uniform Crime Report is a primary source of crime data collected by the:

When evaluating the three primary sources of crime data, the crime patterns and trends:

Those living in poverty engage in disproportionate amounts of expressive crimes, such as rape and assault.

According to UCR data, what is known about today's property crime rate?

A validity concern associated with the NCVS involves:

The age structure of the population has a significant influence on crime trends.

When looking to the future, what social factor is seen as having a moderating influence on the potential growth of the crime rate?

Critics of self-report studies frequently suggest that expecting people to candidly admit illegal acts is unreasonable.

The weight of recent research suggests that serious crime is more prevalent in socially disorganized lower class areas.

While self-report studies can be used to examine the offense history of prison inmates and drug users, most self-report studies have focused on:

Most criminologists believe that homicide data are the most accurate and valid UCR statistics. What do data indicate about homicide rates?

Racial and ethnic differentials in crime rates are tied to economic and social disparity.

Explain why crime is considered a lower-class phenomenon. Why is this so?

Patterns in the crime rate seem to be linked to temporal and ecological factors. Identify and discuss these factors.

The "Hierarchy Rule" impacts the validity of the National Crime Victimization Survey.

The view of crime suggesting that the social and economic roles of women in society control their crime rates is termed:

Explain how the economy, abortion, gun availability, and drug use influence crime patterns and crime rates.

What do the UCR and NCVS indicate about the recent trends in crime rates? Include violent and property crimes in your response.

The UCR contains data on Part I (index) and Part II (non-index) crimes, although Part II crimes include Part I crimes. Which of the following is not a Part I offense?

Crime and Criminology

Victims and Victimization

Choice Theory: Because They Want to

Trait Theory

Social Structure Theory

Social Process Theories

Social Conflict and Critical Criminology

Developmental Theories: Life Course and Latent Trait

Violent Crime: Personal and Political

Property Crimes

Enterprise Crime: White-Collar Crime, Cyber Crime, and Organized Crime

Public Order Crimes

The Criminal Justice System

Filters