According to sociobiology, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood will cause a
well-adjusted person to commit crime.
a. True
b. False
Research shows that African American children receive more disciplinary infractions
than children from other racial categories.
a. True
b. False
What occurs when crime control efforts simply move, or redirect, offenders to less
heavily guarded alternative targets.
a. displacement
b. diffusion
c. extinction
d. replacement
At the preliminary hearing, the judge decides whether there is probable cause sufficient
for trial.
a. True
b. False
Which aspect of deterrence theory do theorists believe to have the greatest effect on
deterring crime?
a. severity of punishment
b. certainty of punishment
c. perception of punishment
d. speed of punishment
When would-be terrorists suffer emotionally from being separated from friends, family,
and society is consistent with the view.
a. alienation
b. psychological
c. socialization
d. ideological
Rational choice theory has roots in the positivist school of criminology.
a. True
b. False
The elderly are particularly resistant to the temptations of crime.
a. True
b. False
Which victimization theory promotes that victimization risk is related to neighborhood
crime rates?
a. victim precipitation
b. lifestyle
c. deviant place
d. routine activities
The average manufacturing wage in China is per hour.
a. 20-25 cents
b. 80-90 cents
c. 1-2 dollars
d. 4-5 dollars
Independent-type political crimes benefit only the perpetrators participating in the
misdeeds.
a. True
b. False
Your neighbor obtains sexual pleasure from spying on strangers while they disrobe.
This neighbor is a/an
a. exhibitionist.
b. frotteurist.
c. pedophile.
d. voyeur.
Which region of the United States has the highest crime rates?
a. Northeast
b. Midwest
c. South
d. West
Out of the four friends, Anthony was the only one to graduate college and become
successful. Anthony values hard work, family, and charity. Scott, Andrew, and Joseph
place more value in being tough and street smart. According to Miller, these values of
toughness and street smart are referred to as and specifically fit to conditions in
lower-class environments.
a. Concentration effect b. Collective efficacy
c. Focal concerns d. Relative deprivation
a. classical
b. biological
c. conflict
d. process
Williams wept, banged his fist on the table, then yelled at the jury, “I didn’t do it,” upon
hearing the verdict. Assuming justice was served in this case, Williams’ response might
suggest he raped because of
a. sexual motivation
b. male socialization
c. a narcissistic personality disorder
d. social learning
Prostitution is illegal in all states except Nevada where licensed and highly regulated
brothels can operate as business enterprises in
a. rural counties
b. hotel casinos
c. Las Vegas and Reno
d. private residences
Based on the information in the preface, Dickinson’s pathway into prostitution, unlike
many others’ who become prostitutes, did not include a history of
a. severe financial distress
b. disruption in their personal life
c. sexual abuse
d. unemployment
Evidence shows that three strike laws are effective crime control policies.
a. True
b. False
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a predictive factor for chronicity?
a. beginning lawbreaking at an early age
b. single parent households
c. low intellectual development
d. parental drug involvement
Attaining sexual pleasure through sexual activity with prepubescent children is referred
to as
a. frotteurism.
b. pedophilia.
c. voyeurism.
d. sadomasochism.
Locations with the highest concentrations of lead also report the highest levels of
a. suicide
b. ADHD
c. mercury
d. homicide
Tommy and Gina are married with three children. Their two oldest children, Josh and
Max are boys and their daughter Emily is the youngest. Emily is now five years old and
should be starting school soon. Tommy is a supervisor at a local manufacturing
company. Gina is a certified public accountant. Prior to having children, she was an
executive at a large accounting firm. Gina has been a stay at home mom for the past
five years.
Tommy is concerned for his daughter. He believes that his daughter Emily is at a
disadvantage because he believes that society is controlled by men and will oppress his
daughter, making it what type of system?
a. global
b. egalitarian
c. patriarchal
d. matriarchal
Payola is a form of influence peddling in business.
a. True
b. False
When Harry turns thirteen, Annie recognizes that Harry is forgetful and does not really
put thought behind his actions. This characteristic is referred to as:
a. impulsive
b. population heterogeneity
c. self-control
d. state dependence
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for preventing terrorist
attacks within the
United States.
a. True
b. False
Terrorism is a political crime. a. True
b. False
Psychopaths are the product of a destructive home environment.
a. True
b. False
Evidence indicates that child pornography is not linked to child abuse.
a. True
b. False
According to Hagan and his associates, within the paternalistic home, mothers are
expected to control the behavior of their sons while granting greater freedom to
daughters.
a. True
b. False
Racial threat theory contends that as the percentage of African-Americans in the
population increases, so does the amount of social control that the justice system aims
at blacks.
a. True
b. False
One of the most successful federal efforts in combating cybercrime is the
a. New York/ New Jersey Electronic Crimes Task Force (NYECTF)
b. Counterterrorism Joint Task Force (CJTF)
c. Internet Crime Watch Bureau (ICWB)
d. Electronic Crimes Northeast Regional Office (ECNRO)