Exam 13: Public Order Crime

Police spend more than half of their time on _____ offenses.

Of all the substances used to alter mood and consciousness,_____ is the one most directly linked to crime,especially violent crime.

Those suffering from alcoholism may suffer withdrawal symptoms if they stop drinking.

_____ are mind-altering drugs.

Alcohol is thought to reduce inhibition by affecting a neurotransmitter called:

Which of the following is true regarding the sex trade in ancient Greece?

Drug use tends to peak between the ages of _____,before dropping off sharply.

The only legal brothels operating in the United States are in:

Studies have shown that very few criminal offenders suffer from addiction to drugs or alcohol.

Describe the drug classification system used by the DEA.Do you think that the criteria utilized are sufficient,or should other factors be considered when classifying drugs? Support your response.

Police spend more than half of their time on alcohol-related offenses.

The notion that public order crimes are "victimless" is:

Which organization played the most fundamental role in changing attitudes toward drunk driving in the United States?

"Addiction" is synonymous with the concept of psychological dependence.

LSD is an example of which category of drug?

Prostitution is sometimes referred to as the "world's oldest profession."

One of the common questions surrounding the connection between alcohol and criminality is whether one "causes" the other,or whether they simply co-vary.Do you believe that alcohol causes crime,or that criminal involvement leads to alcohol consumption,or neither? Support your answer with what you have learned in this class.

Should prostitution be legalized? Discuss the pros and cons of legalizing prostitution.Use examples from your reading to support your answer.

Cocaine is an example of which category of drug?

There are legal brothels operating in the contemporary United States.