Question 1

Television has no real relationship to people's fears of victimization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Wilson and Herrnstein's book Crime and Human Nature (1985)argued that certain biological factors such as sex,age,body type,and intelligence predispose some people to crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Justice for All Act in federal criminal cases?

Accepted Answer

A) The right to be questioned by the accused 
B) The right to reasonable notice of any court proceeding,parole proceeding,release,or escape of the accused 
C) The reasonable right to confer with the federal prosecutor 
D) The right to proceedings free of unreasonable delay

Question 4

Why do socioeconomic conditions play such a large role in both the commission of crimes and the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why do socioeconomic conditions play such a...

Question 5

As more women pursue careers in business,what kinds of crime do sociologists expect them to commit more often?

Accepted Answer

A) Occupational crimes 
B) Victimless crimes 
C) Violent crimes 
D) Political crimes

Question 6

Psychoanalytic theory explains criminal behavior as resulting from a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) overdeveloped id. 
B) perfectly developed ego. 
C) underdeveloped or overdeveloped superego. 
D) underdeveloped or overdeveloped ego.

Question 7

__________ criminology maintains that crimes result from rational choices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ criminology maintains that crimes result from...

Question 8

A state of anomie is one in which rules or norms that guide behavior have been strengthened or reinforced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Using examples from your book,discuss whether you feel the term psychopath sufficiently explains certain types of crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using examples from your book,discuss whether you...

Question 10

Which of the following is not a main principle of classical criminology?

Accepted Answer

A) Criminal behavior is rational. 
B) People who commit crimes weigh the costs and benefits. 
C) Fear of punishment keeps most people in check. 
D) Punishment should be tailored to each individual person.

Question 11

The fear of crime is greatest in

Accepted Answer

A) rural areas. 
B) suburban areas. 
C) urban areas. 
D) the workplace.

Question 12

Christina is a single mother of two children.She grew up in a home filled with violence.Her mother was frequently high on crack cocaine as Christina entered her teen years.Christina's dad has not been a part of her life since she was four years old.She vowed to herself that she would never allow her children to be raised as she was.Christina married her high school boyfriend and had a son and a daughter.She worked as a nursing assistant and life was going well for her until her husband left her for a man.Christina fell into massive depression that was only relieved with alcohol and illegal drugs.She started selling drugs and engaging in prostitution to maintain her habit but was arrested by an undercover officer.She is currently serving a six-year prison sentence. The concept that Christina's criminal behavior can be traced to her childhood is called

Accepted Answer

A) psychological theory. 
B) social contract theory. 
C) social process theory. 
D) social structure theory.

Question 13

Victims are generally to blame for the crime that occurred against them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Similar to men,women who engage in criminal activity disproportionately come from poor families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

You are a police officer who works with communities to make sure that they will not become victims of crime.You have to prepare a presentation so that the potential victims do not participate in their own victimization.Discuss what types of people are more likely to be the victims of crime and why.Are some factors more important than others?

Accepted Answer

The answer of You are a police officer who works...

Question 16

The Justice for All Act of 2004 created legislative guarantees of victim rights in eight different categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What two things must a theory explain if it does a good job of explaining gender differences in offending?

Accepted Answer

A) The gender gap and the differences in types of offenses committed by men and women 
B) The fact that women are more criminal than men and that they commit more serious crimes 
C) The role of victimization in offending and the disparate treatment of minority offenders 
D) The income inequality between men and women and the fact that women are more likely to live with their children

Question 18

Christina is a single mother of two children.She grew up in a home filled with violence.Her mother was frequently high on crack cocaine as Christina entered her teen years.Christina's dad has not been a part of her life since she was four years old.She vowed to herself that she would never allow her children to be raised as she was.Christina married her high school boyfriend and had a son and a daughter.She worked as a nursing assistant and life was going well for her until her husband left her for a man.Christina fell into massive depression that was only relieved with alcohol and illegal drugs.She started selling drugs and engaging in prostitution to maintain her habit but was arrested by an undercover officer.She is currently serving a six-year prison sentence. After her release from prison,Christina eventually moved to an upscale neighborhood and began a committed,stable relationship.She is now a different person and has no interest in crime.Which major theory of criminality would best explain this change?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychological theory 
B) Social contract theory 
C) Social process theory 
D) Social structure theory

Question 19

Reduction in crime rates reduces the fear of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The idea that criminal law is a way for the rich to control the poor is called social _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The idea that criminal law is a...

Exam 2: Victimization and Criminal Behavior

Television has no real relationship to people's fears of victimization.

Wilson and Herrnstein's book Crime and Human Nature (1985)argued that certain biological factors such as sex,age,body type,and intelligence predispose some people to crime.

Which of the following is not a right guaranteed by the Justice for All Act in federal criminal cases?

Why do socioeconomic conditions play such a large role in both the commission of crimes and the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime?

As more women pursue careers in business,what kinds of crime do sociologists expect them to commit more often?

Psychoanalytic theory explains criminal behavior as resulting from a(n)

__________ criminology maintains that crimes result from rational choices.

A state of anomie is one in which rules or norms that guide behavior have been strengthened or reinforced.

Using examples from your book,discuss whether you feel the term psychopath sufficiently explains certain types of crime.

Which of the following is not a main principle of classical criminology?

The fear of crime is greatest in

Victims are generally to blame for the crime that occurred against them.

Similar to men,women who engage in criminal activity disproportionately come from poor families.

The Justice for All Act of 2004 created legislative guarantees of victim rights in eight different categories.

What two things must a theory explain if it does a good job of explaining gender differences in offending?

Reduction in crime rates reduces the fear of crime.

The idea that criminal law is a way for the rich to control the poor is called social _____ theory.