Question 1

Which statement about the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains information about crimes unknown to law enforcement agencies. 
B)  It classifies serious crimes into sexual crimes and property crimes. 
C)  It is the sole method of recording police data on reported crimes and arrests. 
D)  It does not provide conviction data. 
A)  It contains information about crimes unknown to law enforcement agencies. 
B)  It classifies serious crimes into sexual crimes and property crimes. 
C)  It is the sole method of recording police data on reported crimes and arrests. 
D)  It does not provide conviction data.

Question 2

In order to convict someone of a criminal offense, the prosecution must prove that the defendant committed ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a voluntary act with a guilty state of mind 
B)  extensive harm to a person or significant damage to property 
C)  a violent act against the criminal code 
D)  extensive damage without just cause 
A)  a voluntary act with a guilty state of mind 
B)  extensive harm to a person or significant damage to property 
C)  a violent act against the criminal code 
D)  extensive damage without just cause

Question 3

Which answer choice illustrates a reason that the juvenile psychopath label is so controversial?

Accepted Answer

A)  The label has many negative connotations. 
B)  Juveniles labeled as psychopaths are more likely to be sentenced to death. 
C)  Juveniles labeled as psychopaths are more likely to have poor interpersonal skills. 
D)  Signs and symptoms of psychopathy are typically evident before birth. 
A)  The label has many negative connotations. 
B)  Juveniles labeled as psychopaths are more likely to be sentenced to death. 
C)  Juveniles labeled as psychopaths are more likely to have poor interpersonal skills. 
D)  Signs and symptoms of psychopathy are typically evident before birth.

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter is central to Laurence Steinberg's model of adolescent risk-taking?

Accepted Answer

A)  dopamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  amygdala 
D)  epinephrine 
A)  dopamine 
B)  serotonin 
C)  amygdala 
D)  epinephrine

Question 5

Which statement best summarizes the development of the social brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  It rapidly develops through infancy and then slows down during the teenage years. 
B)  It lies dormant until early adulthood and then rapidly develops. 
C)  It slowly develops until the early to mid-40s and then stabilizes. 
D)  It rapidly develops through adolescence and stabilizes in the early to mid-20s. 
A)  It rapidly develops through infancy and then slows down during the teenage years. 
B)  It lies dormant until early adulthood and then rapidly develops. 
C)  It slowly develops until the early to mid-40s and then stabilizes. 
D)  It rapidly develops through adolescence and stabilizes in the early to mid-20s.

Question 6

Criminality is one of the three central behaviors of ADHD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the most common treatment for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  medication 
B)  cognitive behavioral therapy 
C)  multisystemic treatment 
D)  psychotherapy electroconvulsive therapy 
A)  medication 
B)  cognitive behavioral therapy 
C)  multisystemic treatment 
D)  psychotherapy electroconvulsive therapy

Which statement about the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports is correct?

In order to convict someone of a criminal offense, the prosecution must prove that the defendant committed ______.

Which answer choice illustrates a reason that the juvenile psychopath label is so controversial?

Which neurotransmitter is central to Laurence Steinberg's model of adolescent risk-taking?

Which statement best summarizes the development of the social brain?

Criminality is one of the three central behaviors of ADHD.

What is the most common treatment for ADHD?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Exam 7: The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Which statement about the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports is correct?

In order to convict someone of a criminal offense, the prosecution must prove that the defendant committed ______.

Which answer choice illustrates a reason that the juvenile psychopath label is so controversial?

Which neurotransmitter is central to Laurence Steinberg's model of adolescent risk-taking?

Which statement best summarizes the development of the social brain?

Criminality is one of the three central behaviors of ADHD.

What is the most common treatment for ADHD?

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Police and Public Safety Psychology

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

Filters