Question 1

Research suggests that both male and female college students experience higher rates of violent victimization than nonstudents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In a criminal trial, the prosecution is expected to prove __________ that the defendant committed the offense he or she is charged with.

Accepted Answer

beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 3

The glue that connects the components of the criminal justice system is __________ law.

Accepted Answer

criminal

Question 4

It is acceptable for a researcher's own ethical beliefs to guide his or her research efforts if he or she has been a victim of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are central to ethical decision making except:

Accepted Answer

A)  carefully considering multiple options 
B)  assessing the consequences of each option 
C)  determining the causes of crime 
D)  deciding the appropriateness of each option 
A)  carefully considering multiple options 
B)  assessing the consequences of each option 
C)  determining the causes of crime 
D)  deciding the appropriateness of each option

Question 6

A written statement describing the charges and evidence of a case is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A written statement describing the charges and...

Question 7

Hans has been arrested for sexual assault. It will likely take less evidence to __________ him of the crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hans has been arrested for sexual assault....

Question 8

The scientific principle of determinism dictates that researchers must develop simple explanations for the topics they study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Choose one controversial case discussed in the chapter. Describe the case, identify the controversial issue central to the case, and discuss how the case illustrates the complexity of many criminal justice issues.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary; the case illustr

Question 10

Identify three accomplishments of criminal justice higher education.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary; The professionalization of

Question 11

Which statement summarizes how scholars perceive criminology and criminal justice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most scholars consider themselves criminologists 
B)  Scholars from both areas seem to appreciate the need to understand both areas 
C)  Most clinicians prefer to identify themselves as criminal justice experts, while most researchers consider themselves criminologists 
D)  There is ongoing and contentious debate among scholars about how each term should be defined. 
A)  Most scholars consider themselves criminologists 
B)  Scholars from both areas seem to appreciate the need to understand both areas 
C)  Most clinicians prefer to identify themselves as criminal justice experts, while most researchers consider themselves criminologists 
D)  There is ongoing and contentious debate among scholars about how each term should be defined.

Question 12

The criminal justice system can be viewed as a living system. Briefly describe this living system.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary; The living system is influ

Question 13

Which criminal justice role involves making decisions as part of a formal effort to control human behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal justice as an academic discipline 
B)  criminal justice as a collection of individuals 
C)  criminal justice as a force in college students' lives 
D)  criminal justice as a setting for controversial issues 
A)  criminal justice as an academic discipline 
B)  criminal justice as a collection of individuals 
C)  criminal justice as a force in college students' lives 
D)  criminal justice as a setting for controversial issues

Question 14

Kerri is a 38-year-old corrections officer who entered the field immediately after high school and did not obtain a college degree. She is feeling burnt out and is considering changing jobs; however, she enjoys the field of criminal justice. Kerri is considering going to college but is self-conscious about her age. If you were Kerri's friend, what advice would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage Kerri to hang in there and not give in to her feelings, because burnout is temporary. 
B)  Advise Kerri that pursuing a degree would allow her to advance in the field, and reassure her that nontraditional college students have much to add to the classroom. 
C)  Remind Kerri that she is lucky to have the job with her lack of degree, and inform her that she has good benefits with a good retirement package. 
D)  Explain to Kerri that most colleges don't admit nontraditional students, and review the research findings that show she'll have plenty of opportunity if she works hard enough. 
A)  Encourage Kerri to hang in there and not give in to her feelings, because burnout is temporary. 
B)  Advise Kerri that pursuing a degree would allow her to advance in the field, and reassure her that nontraditional college students have much to add to the classroom. 
C)  Remind Kerri that she is lucky to have the job with her lack of degree, and inform her that she has good benefits with a good retirement package. 
D)  Explain to Kerri that most colleges don't admit nontraditional students, and review the research findings that show she'll have plenty of opportunity if she works hard enough.

Question 15

At the appeals stage, the ___________ must decide _______________

Accepted Answer

A)  jury, a defendant's guilt or innocence. 
B)  Supreme Court, a defendant's competence at the time the crime was committed. 
C)  appellate court, whether to hear the appeal or whether to reject the appeal without a hearing. 
D)  judge, whether there is probable cause to convict or reasonable doubt to release. 
A)  jury, a defendant's guilt or innocence. 
B)  Supreme Court, a defendant's competence at the time the crime was committed. 
C)  appellate court, whether to hear the appeal or whether to reject the appeal without a hearing. 
D)  judge, whether there is probable cause to convict or reasonable doubt to release.

Question 16

Individuals sentenced to a year or more of incarceration are sent to __________, while individuals sentenced to less than a year of incarceration are sent to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prison, jail 
B)  jail, prison 
C)  probation, parole 
D)  parole, probation 
A)  prison, jail 
B)  jail, prison 
C)  probation, parole 
D)  parole, probation

Question 17

The first School of Criminology was created in the year __________ at the University of California at Berkeley.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first School of Criminology was created...

Question 18

Identify one actor from each component of the criminal justice system. Discuss how the ethical decision making of these actors can have lasting ramifications for others.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary; Ehics in criminal justice

Question 19

According to Samuel Walker's wedding cake model, which case would most likely be categorized as a layer three case?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 30-year-old single mother who is charged with killing her daughter in the social media trial of the century. 
B)  A 48-year-old male who is on probation for stealing a tablet from his co-worker's briefcase. 
C)  A 26-year-old male who is convicted of a felony after assaulting a stranger with a deadly weapon in a bar fight. 
D)  A 19-year-old female who receives a fine for speeding in a school zone 
A)  A 30-year-old single mother who is charged with killing her daughter in the social media trial of the century. 
B)  A 48-year-old male who is on probation for stealing a tablet from his co-worker's briefcase. 
C)  A 26-year-old male who is convicted of a felony after assaulting a stranger with a deadly weapon in a bar fight. 
D)  A 19-year-old female who receives a fine for speeding in a school zone

Question 20

According to Samuel Walker, cases at the __________ layer receive the most attention from the media.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Samuel Walker, cases at the...

Research suggests that both male and female college students experience higher rates of violent victimization than nonstudents.

In a criminal trial, the prosecution is expected to prove __________ that the defendant committed the offense he or she is charged with.

The glue that connects the components of the criminal justice system is __________ law.

It is acceptable for a researcher's own ethical beliefs to guide his or her research efforts if he or she has been a victim of crime.

All of the following are central to ethical decision making except:

A written statement describing the charges and evidence of a case is called a(n) __________.

Hans has been arrested for sexual assault. It will likely take less evidence to __________ him of the crime.

The scientific principle of determinism dictates that researchers must develop simple explanations for the topics they study.

Choose one controversial case discussed in the chapter. Describe the case, identify the controversial issue central to the case, and discuss how the case illustrates the complexity of many criminal justice issues.

Identify three accomplishments of criminal justice higher education.

Which statement summarizes how scholars perceive criminology and criminal justice?

The criminal justice system can be viewed as a living system. Briefly describe this living system.

Which criminal justice role involves making decisions as part of a formal effort to control human behavior?

At the appeals stage, the _ must decide _____

Individuals sentenced to a year or more of incarceration are sent to , while individuals sentenced to less than a year of incarceration are sent to .

The first School of Criminology was created in the year __________ at the University of California at Berkeley.

Identify one actor from each component of the criminal justice system. Discuss how the ethical decision making of these actors can have lasting ramifications for others.

According to Samuel Walker's wedding cake model, which case would most likely be categorized as a layer three case?

According to Samuel Walker, cases at the __________ layer receive the most attention from the media.

Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research

An Introduction to Measuring Crime and Crime Patterns

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 1: Introduction to Criminal Justice

Research suggests that both male and female college students experience higher rates of violent victimization than nonstudents.

In a criminal trial, the prosecution is expected to prove __________ that the defendant committed the offense he or she is charged with.

The glue that connects the components of the criminal justice system is __________ law.

It is acceptable for a researcher's own ethical beliefs to guide his or her research efforts if he or she has been a victim of crime.

All of the following are central to ethical decision making except:

A written statement describing the charges and evidence of a case is called a(n) __________.

Hans has been arrested for sexual assault. It will likely take less evidence to __________ him of the crime.

The scientific principle of determinism dictates that researchers must develop simple explanations for the topics they study.

Choose one controversial case discussed in the chapter. Describe the case, identify the controversial issue central to the case, and discuss how the case illustrates the complexity of many criminal justice issues.

Identify three accomplishments of criminal justice higher education.

Which statement summarizes how scholars perceive criminology and criminal justice?

The criminal justice system can be viewed as a living system. Briefly describe this living system.

Which criminal justice role involves making decisions as part of a formal effort to control human behavior?

At the appeals stage, the ___________ must decide _______________

Individuals sentenced to a year or more of incarceration are sent to __________, while individuals sentenced to less than a year of incarceration are sent to __________.

The first School of Criminology was created in the year __________ at the University of California at Berkeley.

Identify one actor from each component of the criminal justice system. Discuss how the ethical decision making of these actors can have lasting ramifications for others.

According to Samuel Walker's wedding cake model, which case would most likely be categorized as a layer three case?

According to Samuel Walker, cases at the __________ layer receive the most attention from the media.

Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research

An Introduction to Measuring Crime and Crime Patterns

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

At the appeals stage, the _ must decide _____

Individuals sentenced to a year or more of incarceration are sent to , while individuals sentenced to less than a year of incarceration are sent to .