Question 1

Which theory suggests that certain biological or psychological traits in individuals could incline them toward criminal behavior given a certain set of circumstances?

Accepted Answer

A)  choice theory 
B)  social process theory 
C)  social structure theory 
D)  trait theory

Question 2

_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________describes an illegal act or series of...

Question 3

______________are researchers who study the causes of crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________are researchers who study the causes of...

Question 4

A theory is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a relationship between two variables in which they vary together. 
B)  an educated guess by a criminologist about the relationship between two variables. 
C)  a statement in which a variable is denoted as the cause of change in another variable. 
D)  an explanation for a phenomenon based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Question 5

According to________ , crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian.

Accepted Answer

A)  choice theory 
B)  social disorganization 
C)  social process theory 
D)  routine activities theory

Question 6

According to _______, social bonds promote conformity to social norms.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning theory 
B)  conflict theory 
C)  psychological theory 
D)  control theory

Question 7

A_________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A_________ is an explanation of a happening...

Question 8

Shaw and McKay studied high­crime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by_______ or a breakdown in schools, families, and community groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  chaos 
B)  conflict 
C)  disorganization 
D)  disruption

Question 9

UCR crime rates are expressed per 10,000 people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

This theory believes that criminals must be taught both the practical and emotional skills necessary to participate in illegal activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  labeling theory 
B)  learning theory 
C)  social process theory 
D)  trait theory

Question 11

The ______________refers to the actual amount of crime that takes place.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________refers to the actual amount of...

Question 12

_______is the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______is the act of taking property from...

Question 13

List the reasons for the high victimization rates among persons with mental illnesses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the reasons for the high victimization...

Question 14

One influential branch of psychology-________________________-focuses on human behavior in the context of how human beings relate to and influence one another.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurophysiology 
B)  trait theory 
C)  psychopharmacology 
D)  social psychology

Question 15

Sutherland's ________holds that individuals are exposed to the values of family and peers such as school friends or co-workers.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological theory 
B)  trait theory 
C)  conflict theory 
D)  differential association theory

Question 16

Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with______ rather than his or her intellect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Someone with low self-control is likely to...

Question 17

Victimology is a school of criminology that studies why certain people are the victims of crimes and the optimal role for victims in the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Assault and battery are the same crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All life course theorists believe in the continuity theory of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Heroin is the most often used drug in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

Which theory suggests that certain biological or psychological traits in individuals could incline them toward criminal behavior given a certain set of circumstances?

_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

______________are researchers who study the causes of crime.

A theory is:

According to________ , crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian.

According to _______, social bonds promote conformity to social norms.

A_________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Shaw and McKay studied highcrime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by_______ or a breakdown in schools, families, and community groups.

UCR crime rates are expressed per 10,000 people.

This theory believes that criminals must be taught both the practical and emotional skills necessary to participate in illegal activity.

The ______________refers to the actual amount of crime that takes place.

_______is the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation.

List the reasons for the high victimization rates among persons with mental illnesses.

One influential branch of psychology-________________________-focuses on human behavior in the context of how human beings relate to and influence one another.

Sutherland's ________holds that individuals are exposed to the values of family and peers such as school friends or co-workers.

Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with______ rather than his or her intellect.

Victimology is a school of criminology that studies why certain people are the victims of crimes and the optimal role for victims in the criminal justice system.

Assault and battery are the same crime.

All life course theorists believe in the continuity theory of crime.

Heroin is the most often used drug in the United States.

Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

Which theory suggests that certain biological or psychological traits in individuals could incline them toward criminal behavior given a certain set of circumstances?

_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

______________are researchers who study the causes of crime.

A theory is:

According to________ , crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian.

According to _______, social bonds promote conformity to social norms.

A_________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.

Shaw and McKay studied high­crime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by_______ or a breakdown in schools, families, and community groups.

UCR crime rates are expressed per 10,000 people.

This theory believes that criminals must be taught both the practical and emotional skills necessary to participate in illegal activity.

The ______________refers to the actual amount of crime that takes place.

_______is the act of taking property from another person through force, threat of force, or intimidation.

List the reasons for the high victimization rates among persons with mental illnesses.

One influential branch of psychology-________________________-focuses on human behavior in the context of how human beings relate to and influence one another.

Sutherland's ________holds that individuals are exposed to the values of family and peers such as school friends or co-workers.

Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with______ rather than his or her intellect.

Victimology is a school of criminology that studies why certain people are the victims of crimes and the optimal role for victims in the criminal justice system.

Assault and battery are the same crime.

All life course theorists believe in the continuity theory of crime.

Heroin is the most often used drug in the United States.

Shaw and McKay studied highcrime neighborhoods and discovered that these "zones" were characterized by_______ or a breakdown in schools, families, and community groups.