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Felons are usually incarcerated in a federal or state prison; misdemeanants are housed
in county jails or reformatories.
Link genetics to crime. Discuss the findings of twin studies and the contagion effect.
Identify four goals of punishment and explain their justifications.
_________ is the systematic theft of company property by employees.
The idea that crime can be prevented or displaced through the use of residential
architectural designs that reduce criminal opportunity is known
as__________________.
The trend in the violent crime victimization rate has decreased, while it has increased
for property crimes.
Provide a brief discussion of Wilson and Herrnstein's view on crime and human nature.
What did they say contributed to criminal activity?
Determinate sentencing, sentencing guidelines, and the truth-in-sentencing are three
direct outcomes of the equal justice model.
The body build or _________________ school developed by William Sheldon held that
criminals manifest distinct physiques that make them susceptible to particular types of
antisocial behavior.
Those who believe in the model maintain that the true purpose of the criminal justice is
to promote a peaceful, just society; the advocate peacemaking, not punishment.
________________ is a white-collar enforcement strategy that encourages law-abiding
behavior through both the threat of economic sanctions and the promise of rewards for
conformity.
The Sherman Antitrust combats fraud and abuse in publicly traded companies.
Discuss the nature and extent of stalking. Who is most likely to be stalked and provide
at least three reasons why.
____________ refers to the process of selecting for study a limited number of subjects
who are representative of entire groups sharing similar characteristics.
If a crime is offense-specific, offenders have weighed their abilities, resources, needs,
and levels of fear.
Compare and contrast white-collar and green-collar crime. Define both concepts then
link the two categories.
Define patriarchy and discuss the differences between a paternalistic family and an
egalitarian family.
Advocates of the _______________________ model believe that the overriding
purpose of the justice system is to protect the public, deter criminal behavior, and
incapacitate known criminals.
In neighborhoods with high levels of collective efficacy, children are less likely to
become involved with deviant peers and to engage in deviant behavior. Rather, kids use
their wits to avoid violent confrontations and to feel safe. Doing this is a concept
referred to as:
a. efficacy effect
b. collective effect
c.street efficacy
d. street savvy
Identify the various categories of law and their purpose.
