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Chapter 3 This Mental Disorder Syndrome Unintentionally
1 CHAPTER 3 1. The following was/were believed to be able to detect criminal predisposition by examining bumps and abnormalities on the surface of the skull. a. sociologists b. phrenologists c. criminologists d. neurobiologists ANS: B REF: 69 2. The […]
Chapter 7 The Officer May Search The Backpack Without
Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. A formal arrest occurs when a person is _____. a. detained, however briefly, for any reason b. taken into custody to answer for a criminal charge c. stopped and frisked d. […]
Chapter 2 Most Serial Murderers Involved Cultrelated
1 CHAPTER 2 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following serial killers claimed that he had multiple personalities as his defense for his murders? a. Edmund Kemper b. Charles Albright c. Kenneth Bianchi d. Ted Bundy 2. Lycanthropy refers to […]
Chapter 18 Those Convicted Criminal Offensesare Given Short Minimum
54. What is not one of the losses experienced by prison inmates? a. loss of liberty and access to goods and services b. loss of heterosexual relationships c. loss of autonomy and security d. loss of access to proper medical […]
Chapter 6 Testing Statutes The Court has Ruled The
Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. A(n) _____ is a routine inspection of a home or business by governmental authorities responsible for determining compliance with various statutes and regulations. a. regulatory search b. administrative search c. Barlow […]
Chapter 1 Perhaps The Single Most Critical Stumbling Block
1 CHAPTER 1 MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. One of the confounding myths of serial murder is that they are all, by definition _____. a. violent. b. committed by killers who report prior criminality and incarcerations. c. cases of sane individuals who […]
Chapter 18 Minority Defendants Suffer Discrimination Variety Early Court
1. By a convicted offender in a secure facility, such as a prison or jail, the state seeks to reduce or eliminate his or her opportunity to commit future crimes. 2. Sparing nondangerous offenders from the stigma and labeling of […]
Chapter 5 Which statement concerning time limitations on the
Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. _____ concerns the use of scientific methods toward the preservation, collection, and interpretation of digital evidence from digital sources. a. Forensic computer information systems b. Computer forensics c. Electronic surveillance d. […]
Chapter 17 Fifth Amendment Right Free From Self incrimination The
56. Today, more than of criminal convictions are estimated to result from the negotiated process of plea bargaining. a. 60% b. 70% c. 80% d. 90% 57. Which of the following would not motivate a defendant to plea bargain? a. […]
Chapter 4 The Officers May Search The Premises For
Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Proper execution of an anticipatory search warrant is dependent upon _____. a. a triggering condition b. reasonable suspicion c. reasonable suspicion and a triggering condition d. witness testimony and reasonable suspicion […]
Chapter 17 Within the multitiered court structures of most states
1. The police and other law enforcement agents (such as federal agents) are the of the criminal justice process. 2. The is a federal-level law enforcement agency whose officers help implement federal court rulings, transport prisoners, and enforce court orders. […]
Chapter 3 Which concept is so important that it has been referred to as
Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. The common law approach to applying the Fourth Amendment to particular cases was to focus on whether _____. a. the subjective privacy rights of the individual had been violated b. law […]
Chapter 16 A criticism of the nonintervention model is that alternative
53. According to the equal justice model, punishment must be equitably administered and based on what people deserve for their crimes. This concept is known as: a. just desserts. b. discretion. c. procedural fairness. d. equal protection under law. 54. […]
Chapter 2 The Suspect flees Into His Own Home Where
Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. A court’s authority to hold a trial is its _____. a. venire b. original jurisdiction c. appellate jurisdiction d. venue ANSWER: b REFERENCES: The Dual Court systems in the United States […]
Chapter 16 A jury that cannot reach a decision in a criminal case is
1. In 1829, the first police agency, the , was developed to keep the peace and identify criminal suspects. 2. The refers to agencies of the government charged with enforcing law, adjudicating criminals, and correcting criminal conduct. ANSWER: criminal justice […]
Chapter 11 All of the following would be examples of goal statements that
127 CHAPTER 11 TEST BANK Evaluation Research and Problem Analysis TRUE/FALSE 1. Like survey designs and field studies, evaluation research refers to a research method, not a specific research purpose. 2. Policy analysis focuses upon whether the intended result was […]
Chapter 1 Procedure The Balance Between Due Process And
Cengage Learning Testing, Powered by Cognero Page 1 1. Like most constitutional democracies, the justice system in the United States continually experiences a tension between the need to _____ and the need to _____. a. respect individual rights; maintain public […]
Chapter 15 Essentially Global International Cooperation
54. The two main mediums for cyberbullying include: a. cell phones and Internet. b. Internet and graffiti. c. word of mouth and cell phones. d. graffiti and word of mouth. 55. Because cybercrime is essentially global, international cooperation is required […]
Chapter 10 Which of the following is not an example of nonpublic agency records?
113 CHAPTER 10 TEST BANK Agency Records, Content Analysis, and Secondary Data TRUE/FALSE 1. Agency records, secondary data and content analysis do not require direct interaction with research subjects. 2. Data and records produced by formal organizations may be the […]
Chapter 15 Because Cybercrimes Defy Long held Assumptions About The
1. is a new breed of offenses typically involving the theft and/or destruction of information, resources, or funds utilizing computers, computer networks, or the Internet. 2. is responsible for the globalization phenomenon or the process of creating transnational markets, politics, […]
Chapter 9 Which of the following is not one of them?
101 CHAPTER 9 TEST BANK Field Observation TRUE/FALSE 1. Field research is often associated with qualitative techniques. 2. Field research encompasses two different methods of obtaining data: (1) making direct observation and (2) writing detailed questions.. ANS: F SEE: Introduction […]
Chapter 14 There Are Many Different Views The
56. There are many different views on the causes of drug use. The subcultural view of substance abuse concentrates on addiction. a. early–onset b. adult c. lower–class d. adolescent 57. According to the social–learning view of drug abuse, parental drug […]
Chapter 8 Research involving which group would not be receptive to the use
101 CHAPTER 8 TEST BANK Qualitative Interviewing TRUE/FALSE 1. Field research is often associated with qualitative techniques. 2. When it is necessary to study phenomenon in their natural setting, experiments are the best approach to take. ANS: F REF: Topics […]
Chapter 14 Clarify The Association Between
KEYWORDS: Bloom‘s: Remember ANSWER: marijuana POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Law and Morality LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CTPT.SIEG.16.14.03 – Give examples of the activities of moral crusaders 1. Acts that are considered illegal because they threaten the general well-being of society and challenge its […]
Chapter 7 Identify And Discuss The Strengths And Weaknesses
CHAPTER 7 TEST BANK Survey Research TRUE/FALSE 1. Surveys may be used for descriptive, explanatory, and applied research. ANS: T REF: Topics Appropriate to Survey Research 2. The National Jail Census collects information every five years about federal prisons. ANS: […]
Chapter 13 The Term Comes From Charles ponzi Who Duped
58. Which act requires companies to disclose information about toxic chemicals they release into the air and water? a. Clean Water Act b. Emergency Planning and Community Right–to–Know Act c. Endangered Species Act d. Oil Pollution Act 59. The Oil […]
Chapter 6 Discuss The Difference Between Validity And Reliability
74 CHAPTER 6 TEST BANK Sampling TRUE/FALSE 1. Sampling is often used when it is not possible to collect information from all persons you want to study and when it is not necessary to collect information from all persons. 2. […]
Chapter 13 Compare And Contrast The Various
1. Criminal activity that typically involves groups that conspire to make illegal profits through connections to business and commerce is . 2. In the 1930s, Sutherland first used the phrase to describe the criminal activities of the rich and powerful. […]
Chapter 5 Describe Experimental Design Test The Causal Hypothesis
CHAPTER 5 TEST BANK Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs TRUE/FALSE 1. Experimentation is best suited for descriptive studies. ANS: F REF: The Classical Experiment 2. The defining feature of an experiment lies in the control of the independent variable by the […]
Chapter 12 Here Deals Were Made Crimes Were Plotted and
58. In states that enact laws specifying different degrees of burglary, the most serious and heavily punished crimes involve: a. daytime forced entry into a nonresidential structure. b. nighttime forced entry into a residential structure. c. nighttime forced entry into […]
Chapter 4 What might be a useful indicator of the dimension
46 CHAPTER 4 TEST BANK Concepts, Operationalization, and Measurement TRUE/FALSE 1. Conceptualization is the process by which we specify precisely what we mean when we use particular terms. 2. To be scientifically useful, the attributes of every variable should be […]
Chapter 12 Of the 6 million larcenies recorded each year by the UCR
1. A buyer and seller of stolen merchandise is often referred to as a . 2. An act in violation of the criminal law that is designed to bring financial gain to the offender is known as . ANSWER: economic […]
Chapter 3 The Researcher Concluded That Unemployed People Are
CHAPTER 3 TEST BANK General Issues in Research Design TRUE/FALSE 1. The pillars of science are logic and rationality. ANS: F REF: Foundations of Social Science 2. In grounded theory, observations rarely contribute to theory development. ANS: F REF: Foundations […]
Chapter 11 They may Form Revolutionary Movement Out Hidden Desire
56. Which of the following is not a specifically assigned mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? a. preventing terrorist attacks within the United States b. reducing America’s vulnerability to terrorism c. expanding surveillance of cyberspace to identify terrorists […]
Chapter 2 Promoting Compliance With Ethical Principles 19 in The
CHAPTER 2 TEST BANK Ethics and Criminal Justice Research TRUE/FALSE 1. Individuals must be allowed to make their own decisions about participation in research. ANS: T REF: Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Research 2. Participation as a research subject must […]
Chapter 11 How Many Nations punish Treason Today Life Prison
1. The term is used to signify illegal acts that are designed to undermine an existing government and threaten its survival. 2. The motivations behind political crimes may stem from or sources. ANSWER: religious, ideological ideological, religious POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: […]
Chapter 1 Personal Human Inquiry 18 which The Following Included
CHAPTER 1 TEST BANK Criminal Justice and Scientific Inquiry TRUE/FALSE 1. We live in a world of two realities; agreement and experiential. ANS: T REF: What Is This Book About? 2. Casual human inquiry is typically more rigorous are probabilistic […]
Chapter 10 As with other violent crimes, the rate of rape has
61. What is the most common form of hate crime? a. murder b. simple assault c. arson d. intimidation 62. Who is most likely to engage in workplace violence? a. a middle-aged white female facing termination b. a middle–aged white […]
Chapter 10 Analyze the differences among serial killing
1. is violence that is designed not for profit or gain but to vent rage, anger, or frustration. 2. is violence used in an attempt to improve the financial or social position of the criminal. ANSWER: Instrumental violence POINTS: 1 […]
Chapter 9 Give examples of problem behaviors that
58. The pathway of crime that begins at an early age with stubborn behavior leading to deviance and then to authority avoidance is known as: a. the power pathway. b. the authority conflict pathway. c. the overt pathway. d. the […]
Chapter 9 Outline the basic principles of Sampson and Laub’s agegraded
1. and Eleanor Glueck are today considered founders of the developmental branch of criminological theory. 2. Integrating , social, and psychological elements, the Gluecks’ research suggested that the initiation and continuity of a criminal career was a developmental process influenced […]
Chapter 8 Braithwaite’s view of restorative justice rests on
57. Consider the relationship between patriarchy, powerlessness, and crime. When lower-class males are shut out of the economic opportunity structure, they try to build their self–image through acts of machismo; such acts may involve: a. self–mutilation. b. violent abuse of […]
Chapter 8 Remember 32 Within Marxist Thought The People Who
1. Conflict promotes crime by creating a social atmosphere in which the is a mechanism for controlling dissatisfied, have-not members of society while the wealthy maintain their power. 2. Hegel argued that for every idea, or thesis, there exists an […]
Chapter 7 Numerous studies show that there is no significant association
54. Which social bond refers to how much an individual cares about what others think of them? a. achievement b. attachment c. commitment d. involvement 55. Which social bond refers to how much time an individual spends engaged in noncriminal […]
Chapter 7 Remember 30 Whose Name Associate With The Prominent
1. Social process theories hold that criminality is a function of human . 2. Of the 1.2 million students who drop out of school each year, most dropouts say they left either because they did not like school or because […]
Chapter 6 Kennedy And johnson Administrations War Poverty Begun The
56. If a youth experiences physical abuse at home, which type of strain did the youth experience according to general strain theory? a. achievement of positively valued goals b. disjunction of expectations and achievements c. removal of positively valued stimuli […]
Chapter 6 Clarify The Association Between Social Structure
1. W.I. Thomas, Ernest Burgess, and Louis Wirth were part of a school of criminology known as the . 2. Adolphe Quetelet was a Belgian mathematician who started the school of criminology. ANSWER: cartographic POINTS: 1 REFERENCES: Development of Sociological […]
Chapter 5 Comment on the controversy over the association between intelligence
57. Errors in cognition and information processing have been used to explain the behavior of child abusers. What distorted thinking pattern/perception is expressed by child abusers? a. Abusers perceive children as wanting to engage in sexual activity. b. Abusers perceive […]
Chapter 5 A deficit in emotional cognition that prevents
1. The first scientific studies of criminology that applied the positivist model were conducted by . 2. Sociobiology differs from earlier theories of behavior in that it stresses that biological and genetic conditions affect how social behaviors are and . […]
Chapter 4 According to Bentham, the purpose of law is to
57. Criminologists argue that “three strikes” policies will not work because: a. Most offenders are too young. b. The punishments are still too lenient. c. The punishment is not certain. d. Current sentences for violent crimes are already too severe. […]