Question 1

The social process theory which holds that all members of society have the capacity to commit crime, but that most are restrained by social norms, is known as:

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A)   labeling theory.
B)   learning theory.
C)   control theory.
D)   normal theory.
E)   political theory.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The large numbers of crimes that are not reported is known as the ____________________.

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Question 3

_________________ theories postulate that criminal behavior occurs when the bonds that tie an individual to society are broken or weakened.

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A)   Control
B)   Labeling
C)   Feminist
D)   Integrated
E)   AnomieF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

How are crime rates affected by changes in social conditions, including demographic trends and unemployment rates?

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Question 5

Researchers have found that ______ are the most likely to be victimized by crime.

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A)   younger female residents of higher income communities
B)   older female residents of lower income communities
C)   young female residents of lower income communities
D)   young male residents of lower income communities
E)   ​None of the above.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

____________________ crimes are committed by or against a government.

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Political crimes are...

Question 7

Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning the costs of crime?

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A)   Crime generates economic costs, such as medical expenses.
B)   Crime has been shown to balance with economic advantages, such as the creation of criminal justice system jobs.
C)   Crime may contribute to lower economic productivity.
D)   Crime may have emotional costs, such as a diminished quality of life.
E)   Crime often generates psychological costs.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Many victims of crime behave in ways that facilitate their becoming victims.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is TRUE concerning female victims of rape?

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A)   About three-quarters of sexual assaults against women are perpetrated by an acquaintance of the victim.
B)   Most women do not take protective measures to avoid being attacked by strangers.
C)   Many women place themselves at risk of assault due to behavioral patterns.
D)   Most rapes occur in outside areas away from the victim's home.
E)   Pepper spray and other weapons are excellent deterrents against sexual assaults.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 10

The idea that criminal law is an instrument used by the rich to control the poor is most characteristic of ____________________ theory.

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Question 11

Profit-seeking criminal activities that involve planning, execution, or victimization that crosses national borders are called interstate crimes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The infiltration of business or government includes all of the following types of crime EXCEPT:

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A)   bribery.
B)   extortion.
C)   money laundering.
D)   drug trafficking.
E)   ​fraud.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Proponents of the lifestyle-exposure model would argue that, even though Lynn considers her activities as victimless, which of the following could be a negative result of her choice?

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A)   She could be charged with a felony.
B)   Her age would affect the amount of money she would make.
C)   Her reputation could be tarnished.
D)   She dramatically increases her likelihood of becoming a victim of violent crime.
E)   Since the actions are victimless her actions have no negative results.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Sexual assault victims are most likely to be assaulted by someone they know.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is/are challenge(s)  faced by law enforcement when it comes to transnational crimes?

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A)   Permission must be granted by the host country before U.S.authorities can operate there.
B)   Host countries may tolerate certain transnational crimes.
C)   The governments of some host countries may be corrupt.
D)   ​Coordination between the United States and foreign countries may be difficult.
E)   ​All of the above.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

A source of crime data from interviews conducted to gather on unreported as well as reported crimes is called:

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A)   the National Crime Victimization Survey.
B)   the National Burglary Registry.
C)   the Uniform Crime Reports.
D)   the National Incident-Based Reporting System.
E)   the Bureau of Information Systems.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Gambling, prostitution, and drug use are sometimes referred to as crimes without ____________________.

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Question 18

Since the 1990's the number of violent crimes in the United States has significantly _______________.

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The answer of Since the 1990's the number of violent...

Question 19

The NCVS incorporates a survey of businesses to assess their rate of victimization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Researchers who focus on the genetic predispositions to criminal behavior are working under these theoretical perspectives of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   classical theories
B)   psychological theories
C)   sociological theories
D)   life course theories
E)   biological theoriesF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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_________________ theories postulate that criminal behavior occurs when the bonds that tie an individual to society are broken or weakened.

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____________________ crimes are committed by or against a government.

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Since the 1990's the number of violent crimes in the United States has significantly _______________.

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