Question 1

______suggests that a lack of social control, as provided by entities such as the family or school, can lead to antisocial behavior.

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Question 2

Rational choice theorists believe the best way to deter crime is to:

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A)   increase the severity of the punishment for offending.
B)   provide counseling and treatment for those individuals at risk for offending.
C)   establish programs to strengthen communities.
D)   divert juvenile offenders from the criminal justice system.

Question 3

The "dark figure of crime" appears to be:

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A)   much higher than suggested by the data of the UCR.
B)   much lower than suggested by the data of the UCR.
C)   slightly lower than suggested by the data of the UCR.
D)   consistent by the UCR.

Question 4

What is the school of criminology that is often associated with a critique of our capitalist economic system?

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A)   labeling
B)   social conflict
C)   social disorganization
D)   social process

Question 5

"As long as I leave home at 7:00am, I don't have to worry about missing the bus." This is an example of a(n) :

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A)   theory.
B)   hypothesis.
C)   observation.
D)   verification.

Question 6

Discuss the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in the context of criminology. Why is the scientific method an important part of criminology?

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A hypothesis is a possible explanatio...

Question 7

The two major branches of social process theory are learning theory and__________ theory.

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The answer of The two major branches of social process...

Question 8

Which of the following is a Part II offense?

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A)   driving under the influence
B)   burglary
C)   arson
D)   motor vehicle theft

Question 9

Part I offenses are recorded by the FBI to give a general idea of the "crime picture" in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Crimes that involve strangers most often target women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a violent crime?

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A)   robbery
B)   assault
C)   burglary
D)   murder

Question 12

Victim surveys are used to collect data from criminals and victims of crime.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Learning theory was popularized by:

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A)   Cesare Lombroso.
B)   Clifford Shaw.
C)   Edwin Sutherland.
D)   Henry McKay.

Question 14

Social conflict theory focuses on ________as a key component in explaining crime.

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A)   choice
B)   the community
C)   learning
D)   power

Question 15

According to social disorganization theory, which four factors lead to criminal behavior in high-crime neighborhoods?

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Question 16

Which of these counts as a public order crime?

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A)   murder
B)   prostitution
C)   larceny
D)   battery

Question 17

When the UCR presents crime data as a rate, they are reporting:

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A)   the amount of crime per 100,000 people
B)   the amount of change that has occurred since the previous year
C)   the total number of crimes
D)   the frequency with which a particular crime is committed within a 24 hour period

Question 18

There are currently no theories that associate physical characteristics with criminality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which theory states that the harsh penalties for "lower­class" crimes, such as burglary, can be seen as a means of protecting the privileges of the "haves" from the aspirations of the "have­nots"?

Accepted Answer

A)   social psychology
B)   social control theory
C)   conflict theory
D)   learning theory

Question 20

Those who suffer from mental illnesses are much more likely to be victims of crime than perpetrators.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

Learning theory was popularized by:

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Victim surveys are used to collect data from criminals and victims of crime.

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Discuss the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in the context of criminology. Why is the scientific method an important part of criminology?

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The "dark figure of crime" appears to be:

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There are currently no theories that associate physical characteristics with criminality.

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Which of the following is a Part II offense?

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Which of the following is NOT a violent crime?

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Social conflict theory focuses on ________as a key component in explaining crime.

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According to social disorganization theory, which four factors lead to criminal behavior in high-crime neighborhoods?

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Part I offenses are recorded by the FBI to give a general idea of the "crime picture" in the United States.

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When the UCR presents crime data as a rate, they are reporting:

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Rational choice theorists believe the best way to deter crime is to:

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Which of these counts as a public order crime?

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______suggests that a lack of social control, as provided by entities such as the family or school, can lead to antisocial behavior.

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What is the school of criminology that is often associated with a critique of our capitalist economic system?

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The two major branches of social process theory are learning theory and__________ theory.

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Crimes that involve strangers most often target women.

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"As long as I leave home at 7:00am, I don't have to worry about missing the bus." This is an example of a(n) :

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Which theory states that the harsh penalties for "lower­class" crimes, such as burglary, can be seen as a means of protecting the privileges of the "haves" from the aspirations of the "have­nots"?

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Those who suffer from mental illnesses are much more likely to be victims of crime than perpetrators.

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