Question 1

Current research has revealed that a large portion of the persistent firesetters are boys at a ratio of ___ to 1 to girls.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  3 
C)  9 
D)  5 
E)  34 
A)  10 
B)  3 
C)  9 
D)  5 
E)  34 C

Question 2

A relatively new phenomenon in which students send via email harmful, threatening, or cruel text to another students is specifically called internet fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Compared to nonfiresetters, research has shown that persistent firesetters are more likely to demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

A)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. 
B)  poor impulse control. 
C)  cruelty to animals and other children. 
D)  poor interpersonal skills. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. 
B)  poor impulse control. 
C)  cruelty to animals and other children. 
D)  poor interpersonal skills. 
E)  all of the above. E

Question 4

The impetus for California's 1990 antistalking legislation was:

Accepted Answer

A)  the stalking of Steven Spielberg's seven children. 
B)  the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. 
C)  the stalking of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. 
D)  the murders of four Orange County women who were killed despite restraining orders against their assailants. 
E)  the stalking and homicide of two government officials, Peter Brown and Louise Cooke. 
A)  the stalking of Steven Spielberg's seven children. 
B)  the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. 
C)  the stalking of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. 
D)  the murders of four Orange County women who were killed despite restraining orders against their assailants. 
E)  the stalking and homicide of two government officials, Peter Brown and Louise Cooke.

Question 5

This category of stalking accounts for the majority of stalking and is illustrated by the comment, "If I can't have you, nobody will."

Accepted Answer

A)  Possessive stalking 
B)  Vengeance stalking 
C)  Love obsession stalking 
D)  Erotomania stalking 
E)  Simple obsession stalking 
A)  Possessive stalking 
B)  Vengeance stalking 
C)  Love obsession stalking 
D)  Erotomania stalking 
E)  Simple obsession stalking

Question 6

The FBI's Uniform Crime Reports considers arson a violent crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Who was George Metesky? What was he responsible for? What does he have in common with Theodore Kaczynski?

Accepted Answer

George Metesky, also known as the "Mad B

Question 8

What are the two favored targets for robbery?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thespians and tourists 
B)  University professors and bankers 
C)  Fast-food restaurants and convenience stores 
D)  Convenience stores and liquor stores 
E)  Resorts and banks 
A)  Thespians and tourists 
B)  University professors and bankers 
C)  Fast-food restaurants and convenience stores 
D)  Convenience stores and liquor stores 
E)  Resorts and banks

Question 9

A robbery in which the main weapon used is one's own body rather than guns, knives, or other weapons is called _____ robbery.

Accepted Answer

A)  street 
B)  strong-arm 
C)  assault robbery 
D)  tertiary 
E)  kinesthetic 
A)  street 
B)  strong-arm 
C)  assault robbery 
D)  tertiary 
E)  kinesthetic

Question 10

The primary motive for juvenile arsons appears to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  parental revenge. 
B)  crime concealment. 
C)  financial gain. 
D)  vandalism. 
E)  fame. 
A)  parental revenge. 
B)  crime concealment. 
C)  financial gain. 
D)  vandalism. 
E)  fame.

Question 11

Cyberbullying is not considered a form of cybercrime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which type of robbery occurs in urban areas and is less likely to be planned?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commercial robbery 
B)  Bank robbery 
C)  Street robbery 
D)  Amateur robbery 
E)  Strong-arm robbery 
A)  Commercial robbery 
B)  Bank robbery 
C)  Street robbery 
D)  Amateur robbery 
E)  Strong-arm robbery

Question 13

A major difference between robbery and other property crime is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  robbery involves direct contact with a victim. 
B)  robbers are less likely to be apprehended. 
C)  robbers are more likely to rationalize their behavior. 
D)  on average, robbery brings in more money for the offender. 
E)  robbery rarely harms humans. 
A)  robbery involves direct contact with a victim. 
B)  robbers are less likely to be apprehended. 
C)  robbers are more likely to rationalize their behavior. 
D)  on average, robbery brings in more money for the offender. 
E)  robbery rarely harms humans.

Question 14

Describe the differences between instrumental and expressive hostage taking.

Accepted Answer

Instrumental hostage taking is when host

Question 15

Choose any three crimes covered in this Chapter and discuss what research tells us about the offenders.

Accepted Answer

Three crimes covered in this chapter are

Question 16

Compare and contrast cyberstalking and cyberbullying. How do both of these crimes differ from bullying and stalking?

Accepted Answer

Cyberstalking and cyberbullying are both

Question 17

Describe the psychological characteristics of repetitive fire setters and bombers.

Accepted Answer

Repetitive fire setters and bombers ofte

Question 18

The most frequent and identifiable motive for bombings is financial gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A serious mental disorder characterized by abnormal fascination with fire is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  firesetting. 
B)  arson obsession. 
C)  anhedonia. 
D)  pyromania. 
E)  arson disorder. 
A)  firesetting. 
B)  arson obsession. 
C)  anhedonia. 
D)  pyromania. 
E)  arson disorder.

Question 20

Next to deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents, fires are the leading cause of death among young children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Current research has revealed that a large portion of the persistent firesetters are boys at a ratio of ___ to 1 to girls.

A relatively new phenomenon in which students send via email harmful, threatening, or cruel text to another students is specifically called internet fraud.

Compared to nonfiresetters, research has shown that persistent firesetters are more likely to demonstrate:

The impetus for California's 1990 antistalking legislation was:

This category of stalking accounts for the majority of stalking and is illustrated by the comment, "If I can't have you, nobody will."

The FBI's Uniform Crime Reports considers arson a violent crime.

Who was George Metesky? What was he responsible for? What does he have in common with Theodore Kaczynski?

What are the two favored targets for robbery?

A robbery in which the main weapon used is one's own body rather than guns, knives, or other weapons is called _____ robbery.

The primary motive for juvenile arsons appears to be:

Cyberbullying is not considered a form of cybercrime.

Which type of robbery occurs in urban areas and is less likely to be planned?

A major difference between robbery and other property crime is that:

Describe the differences between instrumental and expressive hostage taking.

Choose any three crimes covered in this Chapter and discuss what research tells us about the offenders.

Compare and contrast cyberstalking and cyberbullying. How do both of these crimes differ from bullying and stalking?

Describe the psychological characteristics of repetitive fire setters and bombers.

The most frequent and identifiable motive for bombings is financial gain.

A serious mental disorder characterized by abnormal fascination with fire is called:

Next to deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents, fires are the leading cause of death among young children.

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Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

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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

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Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

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Exam 15: Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Current research has revealed that a large portion of the persistent firesetters are boys at a ratio of ___ to 1 to girls.

A relatively new phenomenon in which students send via email harmful, threatening, or cruel text to another students is specifically called internet fraud.

Compared to nonfiresetters, research has shown that persistent firesetters are more likely to demonstrate:

The impetus for California's 1990 antistalking legislation was:

This category of stalking accounts for the majority of stalking and is illustrated by the comment, "If I can't have you, nobody will."

The FBI's Uniform Crime Reports considers arson a violent crime.

Who was George Metesky? What was he responsible for? What does he have in common with Theodore Kaczynski?

What are the two favored targets for robbery?

A robbery in which the main weapon used is one's own body rather than guns, knives, or other weapons is called _____ robbery.

The primary motive for juvenile arsons appears to be:

Cyberbullying is not considered a form of cybercrime.

Which type of robbery occurs in urban areas and is less likely to be planned?

A major difference between robbery and other property crime is that:

Describe the differences between instrumental and expressive hostage taking.

Choose any three crimes covered in this Chapter and discuss what research tells us about the offenders.

Compare and contrast cyberstalking and cyberbullying. How do both of these crimes differ from bullying and stalking?

Describe the psychological characteristics of repetitive fire setters and bombers.

The most frequent and identifiable motive for bombings is financial gain.

A serious mental disorder characterized by abnormal fascination with fire is called:

Next to deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents, fires are the leading cause of death among young children.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

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

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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