Question 1

A theory is:

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A)   A relationship between two variables in which they vary together
B)   An educated guess by a criminologist about the relationship between two variables
C)   A statement in which a variable is denoted as the cause of change in another variable
D)   An explanation for a phenomenon based on observation,experimentation,and reasoningE) A) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 2

Research shows that serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is related to aggressive behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A proposition that can be tested by researchers to determine if it is valid is a (n) :

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A)   Hypothesis
B)   Scientific method
C)   Theory
D)   CorrelationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

__________ is the act of taking property from another person through force,threat of force,or intimidation.

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The answer of __________ is the act of taking property...

Question 5

_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

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The answer of _______________describes an illegal act or series of...

Question 6

Learning theory was popularized by:

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A)   Cesare Lombroso
B)   Clifford Shaw
C)   Edwin Sutherland
D)   Henry McKayE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

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

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A)   Choice
B)   The community
C)   Learning
D)   PowerE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

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 9

There are seven Part II offenses listed in the UCR.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to ________________crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender,a suitable target,and the absence of a capable guardian.

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A)   Choice theory
B)   Social disorganization
C)   Social process theory
D)   Routine activity theoryE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

The UCR is comprised of agency data which represents __________ of the American population.

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A)   95%
B)   88%
C)   76%
D)   65%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with _______________ rather than his or her intellect.

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The answer of Someone with low self-control is likely to...

Question 13

Crime is an overwhelmingly male activity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Strain theory has its roots in the works of Emile Durkheim and his concept of _________________.

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Anomie

Question 15

The "dark figure of crime" appears to be:

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A)   Much higher than suggested by the UCR
B)   Much lower than suggested by the UCR
C)   Slightly lower than suggested by the UCR
D)   Consistent with the UCRE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A proposition that can be tested by researchers to determine if it is valid is a(n)____________________.

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The answer of A proposition that can be tested by...

Question 17

A _____________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation,experimentation,and reasoning

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The answer of A _____________ is an explanation of a...

Question 18

What are criminological theories primarily concerned with?

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A)   Assisting the criminal justice professional
B)   Constructing grounds to explain the behavior of criminal justice professionals
C)   Determining the reasons behind criminal behavior
D)   Providing support to criminal psychologistsE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Trait theorists believe that crime is best addressed by punishing criminal offenders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss Delinquency in a Birth Cohort,as published by Marvin Wolfgang,Robert Figlio,and Thorsten Sellin,including reference to the policy implications that have followed this research.

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$\circ$This text established the idea of the chronic offender,or career criminal$\circ$ This work also showed that a small group of juvenile offenders (6%)were responsible for a disproportionate amount of the violent crime attributed to a group of nearly 10,000 young males.$\circ$ Further research has supported the idea of a "chronic 6%." $\circ$ Law enforcement agencies and district attorneys' offices have devised specific strategies to apprehend and prosecute repeat offenders.$\circ$ Habitual offender laws have provided harsher sentences for repeat offenders.

Exam 2: Measuring and Explaining Crime

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Research shows that serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is related to aggressive behavior.

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A proposition that can be tested by researchers to determine if it is valid is a (n) :

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__________ is the act of taking property from another person through force,threat of force,or intimidation.

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_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

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Learning theory was popularized by:

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

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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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There are seven Part II offenses listed in the UCR.

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According to ________________crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender,a suitable target,and the absence of a capable guardian.

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The UCR is comprised of agency data which represents __________ of the American population.

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Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with _______________ rather than his or her intellect.

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Crime is an overwhelmingly male activity.

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Strain theory has its roots in the works of Emile Durkheim and his concept of _________________.

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The "dark figure of crime" appears to be:

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A proposition that can be tested by researchers to determine if it is valid is a(n)____________________.

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A _____________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation,experimentation,and reasoning

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What are criminological theories primarily concerned with?

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Trait theorists believe that crime is best addressed by punishing criminal offenders.

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Discuss Delinquency in a Birth Cohort,as published by Marvin Wolfgang,Robert Figlio,and Thorsten Sellin,including reference to the policy implications that have followed this research.

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A theory is:

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A proposition that can be tested by researchers to determine if it is valid is a (n) :

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__________ is the act of taking property from another person through force,threat of force,or intimidation.

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_______________describes an illegal act or series of acts committed by an individual or business entity using some nonviolent means to obtain a personal or business advantage.

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Learning theory was popularized by:

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

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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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There are seven Part II offenses listed in the UCR.

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According to ________________crime occurs when three factors are present: a likely offender,a suitable target,and the absence of a capable guardian.

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The UCR is comprised of agency data which represents __________ of the American population.

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Someone with low self-control is likely to solve problems with _______________ rather than his or her intellect.

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Crime is an overwhelmingly male activity.

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Strain theory has its roots in the works of Emile Durkheim and his concept of _________________.

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A proposition that can be tested by researchers to determine if it is valid is a(n)____________________.

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A _____________ is an explanation of a happening or circumstance that is based on observation,experimentation,and reasoning

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What are criminological theories primarily concerned with?

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Trait theorists believe that crime is best addressed by punishing criminal offenders.

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Discuss Delinquency in a Birth Cohort,as published by Marvin Wolfgang,Robert Figlio,and Thorsten Sellin,including reference to the policy implications that have followed this research.

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