Question 1

The vast majority of forcible rapes are committed by a stranger to the victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Rates of victimization for forcible rape have fallen significantly over the last 35 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the 2008 murder rate in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was at an all-time high of 10.2 per 100,000. 
B)  It was at almost half the all-time high rate, which had occurred in 1980. 
C)  It was the first year in which the murder rate was higher for females than males. 
D)  It was the highest rate of any nation in the world. 
A)  It was at an all-time high of 10.2 per 100,000. 
B)  It was at almost half the all-time high rate, which had occurred in 1980. 
C)  It was the first year in which the murder rate was higher for females than males. 
D)  It was the highest rate of any nation in the world. B

Question 4

Identify and explain two theoretical arguments that have been used to explain the crime of rape.Compare and contrast these arguments.Do you think that one is more accurate than the other? Support your answer with information you have learned in this course.

Accepted Answer

One theoretical argument used to explain

Question 5

_____ argue that rape is motivated by power rather than sexual desire,and that all men are capable of rape.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolutionary psychologists 
B)  Feminists 
C)  Social learning theorists 
D)  Therapists 
A)  Evolutionary psychologists 
B)  Feminists 
C)  Social learning theorists 
D)  Therapists

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true about rape in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most rapes involve the use of a weapon. 
B)  The vast majority of rapes are committed by strangers to the victim. 
C)  Victims are less likely to report rape if they have sustained injuries in the attack. 
D)  About half of all rapes are committed by someone known to the victim. 
A)  Most rapes involve the use of a weapon. 
B)  The vast majority of rapes are committed by strangers to the victim. 
C)  Victims are less likely to report rape if they have sustained injuries in the attack. 
D)  About half of all rapes are committed by someone known to the victim.

Question 7

Surprisingly,wealthy nations tend to have higher murder rates than those which are still developing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When females kill males,it is typically in a _____ situation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-defense 
B)  Premeditated 
C)  Reckless 
D)  Negligent 
A)  Self-defense 
B)  Premeditated 
C)  Reckless 
D)  Negligent

Question 9

_____ hold that every man is a potential rapist,but also that rape is a sexually motivated crime.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolutionary psychologists 
B)  Feminists 
C)  Social learning theorists 
D)  Therapists 
A)  Evolutionary psychologists 
B)  Feminists 
C)  Social learning theorists 
D)  Therapists

Question 10

Domestic violence is most prevalent in households with incomes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Below $7,500 
B)  Between $7,500 and $24,999 
C)  Between $25,000 and $49,999 
D)  $50,000 or more 
A)  Below $7,500 
B)  Between $7,500 and $24,999 
C)  Between $25,000 and $49,999 
D)  $50,000 or more

Question 11

What is the most prevalent form of violence in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Domestic Violence 
B)  Murder 
C)  Robbery 
D)  Terrorism 
A)  Domestic Violence 
B)  Murder 
C)  Robbery 
D)  Terrorism

Question 12

Rapists are the least educated,most fearless,most impulsive,and most hedonistic of all criminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is an "honor subculture"?

Accepted Answer

A community in which young men

Question 14

In the United States,those _____ years of age are at the highest risk for being murdered.

Accepted Answer

A)  12-18 
B)  18-24 
C)  24-32 
D)  32-38 
A)  12-18 
B)  18-24 
C)  24-32 
D)  32-38

Question 15

The FBI defines _____ as "the willful (non-negligent)killing of one human being by another."

Accepted Answer

A)  Manslaughter 
B)  Murder 
C)  Homicide 
D)  Assault 
A)  Manslaughter 
B)  Murder 
C)  Homicide 
D)  Assault

Question 16

Which of the following demographics are at the highest risk for being murdered in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  White males 
B)  White females 
C)  Black males 
D)  Black females 
A)  White males 
B)  White females 
C)  Black males 
D)  Black females

Question 17

What distinguishes aggravated assault from simple assault?

Accepted Answer

A)  The circumstances leading to the assault. 
B)  The amount of harm resulting from the assault. 
C)  The use of a weapon in the assault. 
D)  The level of complexity of the crime. 
A)  The circumstances leading to the assault. 
B)  The amount of harm resulting from the assault. 
C)  The use of a weapon in the assault. 
D)  The level of complexity of the crime.

Question 18

The idea that robbers are among the most daring and dangerous of individuals is based on the fact that robbers:

Accepted Answer

A)  Have been found to score higher than other offenders in the measure of bravado. 
B)  Are engaging in greater risk than most other offenders. 
C)  Tend to cause greater harm to their victims in the carrying out of their crimes. 
D)  Command greater respect from their victims. 
A)  Have been found to score higher than other offenders in the measure of bravado. 
B)  Are engaging in greater risk than most other offenders. 
C)  Tend to cause greater harm to their victims in the carrying out of their crimes. 
D)  Command greater respect from their victims.

Question 19

Most murders involve victims and offenders who are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquaintances. 
B)  Romantic partners. 
C)  Neighbors. 
D)  Strangers to one another. 
A)  Acquaintances. 
B)  Romantic partners. 
C)  Neighbors. 
D)  Strangers to one another.

Question 20

_____ is defined as the "taking or attempted taking of anything of value from the care…of a person…by force or threat of force…and/or putting the victim in fear."

Accepted Answer

A)  Assault 
B)  Burglary 
C)  Larceny 
D)  Robbery 
A)  Assault 
B)  Burglary 
C)  Larceny 
D)  Robbery

The vast majority of forcible rapes are committed by a stranger to the victim.

Rates of victimization for forcible rape have fallen significantly over the last 35 years.

Which of the following best describes the 2008 murder rate in the U.S.?

Identify and explain two theoretical arguments that have been used to explain the crime of rape.Compare and contrast these arguments.Do you think that one is more accurate than the other? Support your answer with information you have learned in this course.

_____ argue that rape is motivated by power rather than sexual desire,and that all men are capable of rape.

Which of the following statements is true about rape in the United States?

Surprisingly,wealthy nations tend to have higher murder rates than those which are still developing.

When females kill males,it is typically in a _____ situation.

_____ hold that every man is a potential rapist,but also that rape is a sexually motivated crime.

Domestic violence is most prevalent in households with incomes:

What is the most prevalent form of violence in the United States?

Rapists are the least educated,most fearless,most impulsive,and most hedonistic of all criminals.

What is an "honor subculture"?

In the United States,those _____ years of age are at the highest risk for being murdered.

The FBI defines _____ as "the willful (non-negligent)killing of one human being by another."

Which of the following demographics are at the highest risk for being murdered in the United States?

What distinguishes aggravated assault from simple assault?

The idea that robbers are among the most daring and dangerous of individuals is based on the fact that robbers:

Most murders involve victims and offenders who are:

_____ is defined as the "taking or attempted taking of anything of value from the care…of a person…by force or threat of force…and/or putting the victim in fear."

Introduction and Overview of Crime and Criminology

Measuring Crime and Criminal Behavior

The Early Schools of Criminology and Modern Counterparts

Social Structural Theories

Social Process Theories

Critical Theories: Marxist, Conflict, and Feminist

Psychosocial Theories: Individual Traits and Criminal Behavior

Biosocial Approaches

Developmental Theories: From Delinquency to Crime to Desistance

Property Crimes

A: Multiple Murder and Terrorism

Public Order Crime

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Victimology: Exploring the Experience of Victimization

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Exam 10: Violent Crimes

The vast majority of forcible rapes are committed by a stranger to the victim.

Rates of victimization for forcible rape have fallen significantly over the last 35 years.

Which of the following best describes the 2008 murder rate in the U.S.?

Identify and explain two theoretical arguments that have been used to explain the crime of rape.Compare and contrast these arguments.Do you think that one is more accurate than the other? Support your answer with information you have learned in this course.

_____ argue that rape is motivated by power rather than sexual desire,and that all men are capable of rape.

Which of the following statements is true about rape in the United States?

Surprisingly,wealthy nations tend to have higher murder rates than those which are still developing.

When females kill males,it is typically in a _____ situation.

_____ hold that every man is a potential rapist,but also that rape is a sexually motivated crime.

Domestic violence is most prevalent in households with incomes:

What is the most prevalent form of violence in the United States?

Rapists are the least educated,most fearless,most impulsive,and most hedonistic of all criminals.

What is an "honor subculture"?

In the United States,those _____ years of age are at the highest risk for being murdered.

The FBI defines _____ as "the willful (non-negligent)killing of one human being by another."

Which of the following demographics are at the highest risk for being murdered in the United States?

What distinguishes aggravated assault from simple assault?

The idea that robbers are among the most daring and dangerous of individuals is based on the fact that robbers:

Most murders involve victims and offenders who are:

_____ is defined as the "taking or attempted taking of anything of value from the care…of a person…by force or threat of force…and/or putting the victim in fear."

Introduction and Overview of Crime and Criminology

Measuring Crime and Criminal Behavior

The Early Schools of Criminology and Modern Counterparts

Social Structural Theories

Social Process Theories

Critical Theories: Marxist, Conflict, and Feminist

Psychosocial Theories: Individual Traits and Criminal Behavior

Biosocial Approaches

Developmental Theories: From Delinquency to Crime to Desistance

Property Crimes

A: Multiple Murder and Terrorism

Public Order Crime

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Victimology: Exploring the Experience of Victimization

Filters