Question 1

One argument with regard to higher crime rates in some regions of the country points to theinflux of immigrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is not considered a problem with self-reporting

Accepted Answer

A) The subject's reluctance to report crimes they have committed 
B) Poor recall of past crimes 
C) The possibility that self-reports are not generalizable to the population at large 
D) The fact that self-reports capture offenses not reported to the police 
A) The subject's reluctance to report crimes they have committed 
B) Poor recall of past crimes 
C) The possibility that self-reports are not generalizable to the population at large 
D) The fact that self-reports capture offenses not reported to the police

Question 3

Which statement regarding the relationship between age and crime is true

Accepted Answer

A) Elderly males are predominantly arrested for alcohol-related matters such as publicdrunkenness and drunk driving. 
B) There is no relationship between age and crime. 
C) Age is positively related to criminality. 
D) The elderly make up less than 1% of all arrestees. 
A) Elderly males are predominantly arrested for alcohol-related matters such as publicdrunkenness and drunk driving. 
B) There is no relationship between age and crime. 
C) Age is positively related to criminality. 
D) The elderly make up less than 1% of all arrestees.

Question 4

According to the _______ view of crime, behaviors that become crimes are essentially harmfulto a majority of citizens and therefore there is general agreement regarding which behaviorsneed to be controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) Conflict 
B) Interactionist 
C) Consensus 
D) Constructionist 
A) Conflict 
B) Interactionist 
C) Consensus 
D) Constructionist

Question 5

The NIBRS includes all the offenses that occur in an incident, rather than only the most seriousoffense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Self-report surveys are conducted most often on which of the following groups

Accepted Answer

A) Juveniles 
B) Death row inmates 
C) Prisoners 
D) Police officers 
A) Juveniles 
B) Death row inmates 
C) Prisoners 
D) Police officers

Question 7

Which of the following is considered official crime data collected by the FBI

Accepted Answer

A) National Crime Victimization Survey 
B) Self-report surveys 
C) Uniform Crime Report 
D) Bureau of Justice Statistics 
A) National Crime Victimization Survey 
B) Self-report surveys 
C) Uniform Crime Report 
D) Bureau of Justice Statistics

Question 8

Which of the following is a public order crime

Accepted Answer

A) Prostitution 
B) Embezzlement 
C) Domestic violence 
D) Hate speech 
A) Prostitution 
B) Embezzlement 
C) Domestic violence 
D) Hate speech

Question 9

Most boys are socialized to avoid being violent and aggressive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The view that younger African American males are subject to greater police control when theirnumbers increase within the population is known as ____________________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The view that younger African American males...

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the relationship between age and crime

Accepted Answer

A) Kids who are persistent offenders begin committing crimes during adolescence. 
B) Kids who are persistent offenders continue a stable pattern of offending activities during lateadolescence. 
C) Kids who are persistent offenders begin a rapid acceleration of crime in adulthood. 
D) Early starters tend to commit more crimes and are more likely to continue to be involved incriminality over a longer period of crime. 
A) Kids who are persistent offenders begin committing crimes during adolescence. 
B) Kids who are persistent offenders continue a stable pattern of offending activities during lateadolescence. 
C) Kids who are persistent offenders begin a rapid acceleration of crime in adulthood. 
D) Early starters tend to commit more crimes and are more likely to continue to be involved incriminality over a longer period of crime.

Question 12

Children who have been exposed to a variety of personal and social problems at an early ageare the most at risk to repeat offending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss how the economy plays a role in crime rates.

Accepted Answer

The economy can play a significant role

Question 14

Employee pilferage, bribery, commodities law violations, mail fraud, computer fraud, andembezzlement are examples of _________ crimes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employee pilferage, bribery, commodities law violations, mail...

Question 15

How has legalized abortion helped to reduce crime rates

Accepted Answer

The hypothesis that legalized abortion h

Question 16

Crimes such as murder and rape are cleared at higher rates than property crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____________________ is the term commonly used to describe persistent repeat offenderswho organize their lifestyle around criminality.

Accepted Answer

Career cri

Question 18

Murder, _________, robbery, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, and aggravatedassault make up the FBI's Part I crimes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Murder, _________, robbery, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle...

Question 19

Behaviors considered illegal because they run counter to existing moral standards are known as____________________ crimes.

Accepted Answer

public ord

Question 20

CASE 2.2
Mr. and Mrs. Jones receive a survey that asks them for information about crimes of which they have been victims. They are asked a series of questions to assess whether they individually have been victims of crime but also whether their household has been victimized.
-In which survey are Mr. and Mrs. Jones taking part

Accepted Answer

A) NIBRS 
B) NCVS 
C) Self-report survey 
D) UCR 
A) NIBRS 
B) NCVS 
C) Self-report survey 
D) UCR

One argument with regard to higher crime rates in some regions of the country points to theinflux of immigrants.

Which of the following is not considered a problem with self-reporting

Which statement regarding the relationship between age and crime is true

According to the _______ view of crime, behaviors that become crimes are essentially harmfulto a majority of citizens and therefore there is general agreement regarding which behaviorsneed to be controlled.

The NIBRS includes all the offenses that occur in an incident, rather than only the most seriousoffense.

Self-report surveys are conducted most often on which of the following groups

Which of the following is considered official crime data collected by the FBI

Which of the following is a public order crime

Most boys are socialized to avoid being violent and aggressive.

The view that younger African American males are subject to greater police control when theirnumbers increase within the population is known as ____________________ theory.

Which of the following is true about the relationship between age and crime

Children who have been exposed to a variety of personal and social problems at an early ageare the most at risk to repeat offending.

Discuss how the economy plays a role in crime rates.

Employee pilferage, bribery, commodities law violations, mail fraud, computer fraud, andembezzlement are examples of _________ crimes.

How has legalized abortion helped to reduce crime rates

Crimes such as murder and rape are cleared at higher rates than property crimes.

____________________ is the term commonly used to describe persistent repeat offenderswho organize their lifestyle around criminality.

Murder, _________, robbery, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, and aggravatedassault make up the FBI's Part I crimes.

Behaviors considered illegal because they run counter to existing moral standards are known as____________________ crimes.

Crime and Criminal Justice

Understanding Crime and Victimization

Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure

5 Public Policing and Private Security

The Police: Organization, Role, and Function

Issues in Policing

Police and the Rule of Law

9 Court Structure and Personnel

Pretrial and Trial Procedures

Punishment and Sentencing

Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice

Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations

Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison

Juvenile Justice

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Exam 2: The Nature and Extent of Crime

One argument with regard to higher crime rates in some regions of the country points to theinflux of immigrants.

Which of the following is not considered a problem with self-reporting

Which statement regarding the relationship between age and crime is true

According to the _______ view of crime, behaviors that become crimes are essentially harmfulto a majority of citizens and therefore there is general agreement regarding which behaviorsneed to be controlled.

The NIBRS includes all the offenses that occur in an incident, rather than only the most seriousoffense.

Self-report surveys are conducted most often on which of the following groups

Which of the following is considered official crime data collected by the FBI

Which of the following is a public order crime

Most boys are socialized to avoid being violent and aggressive.

The view that younger African American males are subject to greater police control when theirnumbers increase within the population is known as ____________________ theory.

Which of the following is true about the relationship between age and crime

Children who have been exposed to a variety of personal and social problems at an early ageare the most at risk to repeat offending.

Discuss how the economy plays a role in crime rates.

Employee pilferage, bribery, commodities law violations, mail fraud, computer fraud, andembezzlement are examples of _________ crimes.

How has legalized abortion helped to reduce crime rates

Crimes such as murder and rape are cleared at higher rates than property crimes.

____________________ is the term commonly used to describe persistent repeat offenderswho organize their lifestyle around criminality.

Murder, _________, robbery, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, and aggravatedassault make up the FBI's Part I crimes.

Behaviors considered illegal because they run counter to existing moral standards are known as____________________ crimes.

Crime and Criminal Justice

Understanding Crime and Victimization

Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure

5 Public Policing and Private Security

The Police: Organization, Role, and Function

Issues in Policing

Police and the Rule of Law

9 Court Structure and Personnel

Pretrial and Trial Procedures

Punishment and Sentencing

Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice

Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations

Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison

Juvenile Justice

Filters