Question 1

The most cited source of U.S. crime statistics is the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following offenses is not considered a violent crime, according to the UCR?

Accepted Answer

A)  forcible rape 
B)  arson 
C)  nonnegligent manslaughter 
D)  robbery 
E)  aggravated assault 
A)  forcible rape 
B)  arson 
C)  nonnegligent manslaughter 
D)  robbery 
E)  aggravated assault B

Question 3

The psychodynamic approach explains behavior in terms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  motives and drives. 
B)  personality traits. 
C)  free will. 
D)  logic. 
E)  heredity and family history. 
A)  motives and drives. 
B)  personality traits. 
C)  free will. 
D)  logic. 
E)  heredity and family history. A

Question 4

List four status offenses mentioned in the Chapter. Discuss the controversy over criminalizing these offenses.

Accepted Answer

In the Chapter, four status offenses men

Question 5

The narrow range of offenses that do not require criminal intent are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-index crimes. 
B)  unintentional offenses. 
C)  Part II crimes. 
D)  status offenses. 
E)  strict liability offenses. 
A)  non-index crimes. 
B)  unintentional offenses. 
C)  Part II crimes. 
D)  status offenses. 
E)  strict liability offenses.

Question 6

Free will is the hallmark of classical theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The difference-in-kind perspective argues that humans are distinctly different from animals in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spiritually 
B)  Mentally 
C)  Psychologically 
D)  a and c 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Spiritually 
B)  Mentally 
C)  Psychologically 
D)  a and c 
E)  All of the above

Question 8

This text is based on the premise that there is an all-encompassing psychological explanation for crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Define the term hate crime. Describe one well-known case involving hate crime victimization

Accepted Answer

The term hate crime refers to a criminal

Question 10

Three disciplines that have traditionally dominated the study of crime are:

Accepted Answer

A)  sociology, psychology and psychiatry. 
B)  psychology, sociology and anthropology. 
C)  psychology, anthropology and economics. 
D)  psychology, anthropology and medicine. 
E)  medicine, psychology and criminal justice. 
A)  sociology, psychology and psychiatry. 
B)  psychology, sociology and anthropology. 
C)  psychology, anthropology and economics. 
D)  psychology, anthropology and medicine. 
E)  medicine, psychology and criminal justice.

Question 11

The belief that most people deserve the misfortune that happens to them is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)  fairness doctrine. 
B)  equal justice doctrine. 
C)  rationalizing attitudes. 
D)  just-world hypothesis. 
E)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
A)  fairness doctrine. 
B)  equal justice doctrine. 
C)  rationalizing attitudes. 
D)  just-world hypothesis. 
E)  self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 12

Which one of the following would not be a primary concern of sociological criminology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality characteristics of rapists 
B)  Age characteristics of murderers 
C)  Gender of victims of aggravated assault 
D)  Relationship of victim to offender 
E)  The victim characteristics of hate crimes. 
A)  Personality characteristics of rapists 
B)  Age characteristics of murderers 
C)  Gender of victims of aggravated assault 
D)  Relationship of victim to offender 
E)  The victim characteristics of hate crimes.

Question 13

Sigmund Freud is most associated with which one of the following fields?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional psychiatric criminology 
B)  Sociological criminology 
C)  Psychological criminology 
D)  Contemporary psychiatric criminology 
E)  Molecular criminology 
A)  Traditional psychiatric criminology 
B)  Sociological criminology 
C)  Psychological criminology 
D)  Contemporary psychiatric criminology 
E)  Molecular criminology

Question 14

The basic premise of strain theory is that crime occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a discrepancy between the materialistic values and goals cherished in our 	society and the availability of legitimate means for reaching these goals. 
B)  a society's values are too materialistic. 
C)  there is not enough value placed on doing the "right thing." 
D)  the economically and socially disadvantaged give up on the American dream. 
E)  one's level of stress far outweighs one's coping mechanisms. 
A)  there is a discrepancy between the materialistic values and goals cherished in our 	society and the availability of legitimate means for reaching these goals. 
B)  a society's values are too materialistic. 
C)  there is not enough value placed on doing the "right thing." 
D)  the economically and socially disadvantaged give up on the American dream. 
E)  one's level of stress far outweighs one's coping mechanisms.

Question 15

According to crime experts, the dark figure represents the most violent crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The Hate Crime Statistics Act was passed in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1975 
B)  1983 
C)  1990 
D)  2001 
E)  2007 
A)  1975 
B)  1983 
C)  1990 
D)  2001 
E)  2007

Question 17

Explain the difference between psychological criminology and sociological criminology.

Accepted Answer

Psychological  Criminology / Sociologica

Question 18

Which piece of data is not found in the Uniform Crime Reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  Crime rates 
B)  Arrests for Part II crimes 
C)  Clearance rates 
D)  Conviction rates 
E)  Homicide rates 
A)  Crime rates 
B)  Arrests for Part II crimes 
C)  Clearance rates 
D)  Conviction rates 
E)  Homicide rates

Question 19

ADAM, Monitoring the Future, and NHSDA are all examples of surveys that collect data on:

Accepted Answer

A)  drug use. 
B)  hate crime. 
C)  sex offending. 
D)  status offenses. 
E)  juvenile violent crime. 
A)  drug use. 
B)  hate crime. 
C)  sex offending. 
D)  status offenses. 
E)  juvenile violent crime.

Question 20

The text primarily focuses on mentally disordered offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The most cited source of U.S. crime statistics is the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Which of the following offenses is not considered a violent crime, according to the UCR?

The psychodynamic approach explains behavior in terms of:

List four status offenses mentioned in the Chapter. Discuss the controversy over criminalizing these offenses.

The narrow range of offenses that do not require criminal intent are called:

Free will is the hallmark of classical theory.

The difference-in-kind perspective argues that humans are distinctly different from animals in which of the following ways?

This text is based on the premise that there is an all-encompassing psychological explanation for crime.

Define the term hate crime. Describe one well-known case involving hate crime victimization

Three disciplines that have traditionally dominated the study of crime are:

The belief that most people deserve the misfortune that happens to them is known as the:

Which one of the following would not be a primary concern of sociological criminology?

Sigmund Freud is most associated with which one of the following fields?

The basic premise of strain theory is that crime occurs when:

According to crime experts, the dark figure represents the most violent crimes.

The Hate Crime Statistics Act was passed in:

Explain the difference between psychological criminology and sociological criminology.

Which piece of data is not found in the Uniform Crime Reports?

ADAM, Monitoring the Future, and NHSDA are all examples of surveys that collect data on:

The text primarily focuses on mentally disordered offenders.

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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Exam 1: Introduction to Criminal Behavior

The most cited source of U.S. crime statistics is the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Which of the following offenses is not considered a violent crime, according to the UCR?

The psychodynamic approach explains behavior in terms of:

List four status offenses mentioned in the Chapter. Discuss the controversy over criminalizing these offenses.

The narrow range of offenses that do not require criminal intent are called:

Free will is the hallmark of classical theory.

The difference-in-kind perspective argues that humans are distinctly different from animals in which of the following ways?

This text is based on the premise that there is an all-encompassing psychological explanation for crime.

Define the term hate crime. Describe one well-known case involving hate crime victimization

Three disciplines that have traditionally dominated the study of crime are:

The belief that most people deserve the misfortune that happens to them is known as the:

Which one of the following would not be a primary concern of sociological criminology?

Sigmund Freud is most associated with which one of the following fields?

The basic premise of strain theory is that crime occurs when:

According to crime experts, the dark figure represents the most violent crimes.

The Hate Crime Statistics Act was passed in:

Explain the difference between psychological criminology and sociological criminology.

Which piece of data is not found in the Uniform Crime Reports?

ADAM, Monitoring the Future, and NHSDA are all examples of surveys that collect data on:

The text primarily focuses on mentally disordered offenders.

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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