Exam 4: An Introduction to Crime Typologies

Frederick Thrasher is the father of __________ research.

Identify three ways in which location is believed to be related to burglary.

Explain the categories of white-collar crime as outlined by Payne.

Homicide rates have __________ since 1993.

Shopping centers, parking lots, car dealerships, bars, and movie theatres are examples of __________ for motor vehicle theft.

Aggressive policing, changes in drug market activity, and an improved economy are all factors that may explain

What is the "culture of bullying" that exists in some schools?

Which type of motor vehicle theft typically results in higher penalties for offenders?

Define gang according to Frederick Thrasher.

Which substance is most often implicated in date rapes?

States have changed their laws to reflect that both men and women can be victims of rape.

Identity theft is not a legal crime.

Describe the five reasons why it's important to focus on crime typologies.

Larceny theft is the most common Part I crime reported to the police.

Professional street robbers target their victims in order to send a moralistic message.

Threat of force is enough to define a theft as a robbery.

The label __________ refers to a class of crimes that appear to be victimless, but are classified as crimes because of the belief that they harm the public order one way or other.

Describe the three features of colleges and university that may contribute to sexual assault on college campuses.

Carjacking occurs more often in __________ areas than in __________ areas.

Which spree murder prompted universities across the U.S. to revise their notification and security processes?