Question 1

Inequality, differential parenting, and systemic discrimination are possible explanations for

Accepted Answer

A)  racial disparities in offending and victimization 
B)  the dark figure of crime 
C)  different offending patterns observed between males and females 
D)  the adolescent limited offender 
A)  racial disparities in offending and victimization 
B)  the dark figure of crime 
C)  different offending patterns observed between males and females 
D)  the adolescent limited offender

Question 2

Nancy is interviewed every six months for three years and asked whether or not she has experienced specific types of victimization. Nancy is participating in the

Accepted Answer

A)  Uniform Crime Reports 
B)  Birth Cohort Analysis 
C)  National Incident-Based Reporting System 
D)  National Crime Victimization Survey 
A)  Uniform Crime Reports 
B)  Birth Cohort Analysis 
C)  National Incident-Based Reporting System 
D)  National Crime Victimization Survey

Question 3

Which example best illustrates the parenting hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jim and Liz are siblings, both of whom committed crimes. Liz was treated leniently by the judge and sentenced to probation, while Jim went to state prison. 
B)  Jim and Liz are siblings who grew up in different homes. Liz enjoyed playing with guns and weapons, while Jim enjoyed playing with dolls. 
C)  Jim and Liz are siblings who went on a crime spree; however, Liz was considered a follower, and Jim was labeled as a leader. 
D)  Jim and Liz are siblings who grew up in an abusive home environment. Jim had several arrests for misdemeanors, while Liz developed an eating disorder and severe anxiety. 
A)  Jim and Liz are siblings, both of whom committed crimes. Liz was treated leniently by the judge and sentenced to probation, while Jim went to state prison. 
B)  Jim and Liz are siblings who grew up in different homes. Liz enjoyed playing with guns and weapons, while Jim enjoyed playing with dolls. 
C)  Jim and Liz are siblings who went on a crime spree; however, Liz was considered a follower, and Jim was labeled as a leader. 
D)  Jim and Liz are siblings who grew up in an abusive home environment. Jim had several arrests for misdemeanors, while Liz developed an eating disorder and severe anxiety.

Question 4

A study of more than 10,000 traffic stops on a college campus found that Black drivers were more likely than White drivers to be searched, but they were less likely to receive a legal sanction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Trends over time show female arrests __________ between 2003 and 2013, while male arrests __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased, increased 
B)  increased, decreased 
C)  stabilized, increased 
D)  decreased, stabilized 
A)  decreased, increased 
B)  increased, decreased 
C)  stabilized, increased 
D)  decreased, stabilized

Question 6

Examine how crack cocaine laws pertain to race/ethnicity and crime. These laws illustrate which explanation for race/ethnic disparities in crime?

Accepted Answer

Answers vary; Crack cocaine laws illustr

Question 7

The __________ perspective suggests that Blacks and Whites are treated differently by criminal justice professionals, and this differential treatment may result in higher arrest and incarceration rates for Blacks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ perspective suggests that Blacks and...

Question 8

Burglary is synonymous with breaking and entering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Participants in the National Crime Victimization Survey are interviewed every __________ months.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Participants in the National Crime Victimization Survey...

Question 10

Discuss the six possible reasons that criminologists have cited to explain apparent ties between class and crime. Which explanation, if any, do you agree with and why?

Accepted Answer

Answers vary; Some criminologists have s

Inequality, differential parenting, and systemic discrimination are possible explanations for

Nancy is interviewed every six months for three years and asked whether or not she has experienced specific types of victimization. Nancy is participating in the

Which example best illustrates the parenting hypothesis?

A study of more than 10,000 traffic stops on a college campus found that Black drivers were more likely than White drivers to be searched, but they were less likely to receive a legal sanction.

Trends over time show female arrests between 2003 and 2013, while male arrests .

Examine how crack cocaine laws pertain to race/ethnicity and crime. These laws illustrate which explanation for race/ethnic disparities in crime?

The __________ perspective suggests that Blacks and Whites are treated differently by criminal justice professionals, and this differential treatment may result in higher arrest and incarceration rates for Blacks.

Burglary is synonymous with breaking and entering.

Participants in the National Crime Victimization Survey are interviewed every __________ months.

Discuss the six possible reasons that criminologists have cited to explain apparent ties between class and crime. Which explanation, if any, do you agree with and why?

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research

An Introduction to Crime Typologies

An Introduction to Criminological Theory

An Introduction to Policing: History and Structure

Police Strategies

Issues in Policing

An Introduction to the Courts: History, Structure, and Actors

The Judicial Process

Issues in the Courts

An Introduction to Corrections: History, Structure, and Actors

Punishing Offenders in Prisons, Jails, and the Community

Issues in Corrections

Current and Future Criminal Justice Issues

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Exam 3: An Introduction to Measuring Crime and Crime Patterns

Inequality, differential parenting, and systemic discrimination are possible explanations for

Nancy is interviewed every six months for three years and asked whether or not she has experienced specific types of victimization. Nancy is participating in the

Which example best illustrates the parenting hypothesis?

A study of more than 10,000 traffic stops on a college campus found that Black drivers were more likely than White drivers to be searched, but they were less likely to receive a legal sanction.

Trends over time show female arrests __________ between 2003 and 2013, while male arrests __________.

Examine how crack cocaine laws pertain to race/ethnicity and crime. These laws illustrate which explanation for race/ethnic disparities in crime?

The __________ perspective suggests that Blacks and Whites are treated differently by criminal justice professionals, and this differential treatment may result in higher arrest and incarceration rates for Blacks.

Burglary is synonymous with breaking and entering.

Participants in the National Crime Victimization Survey are interviewed every __________ months.

Discuss the six possible reasons that criminologists have cited to explain apparent ties between class and crime. Which explanation, if any, do you agree with and why?

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research

An Introduction to Crime Typologies

An Introduction to Criminological Theory

An Introduction to Policing: History and Structure

Police Strategies

Issues in Policing

An Introduction to the Courts: History, Structure, and Actors

The Judicial Process

Issues in the Courts

An Introduction to Corrections: History, Structure, and Actors

Punishing Offenders in Prisons, Jails, and the Community

Issues in Corrections

Current and Future Criminal Justice Issues

Filters

Trends over time show female arrests between 2003 and 2013, while male arrests .