Selecting a group of individuals, that represent a larger group, to research is known as
sampling
Positivist criminology is the application of _________ to the study for human behavior.
the scientific method
Criminology uses scientific methods to study the _____ of criminal behavior.
Lombroso
The main concept of classical criminology was that criminals achieve pleasure while
avoiding pain
The Chicago School believed that crime was a result of
high poverty environment
Criminology uses scientific methods to study the _____ of criminal behavior.
nature
extent
cause
all of the above
Class struggles between the rich and poor are the belief of which criminological view?
conflict
Which view of crime suggests that crimes are behaviors that all elements of society believe are bad or repugnant?
conflict
consensus
In reference to the difference between a deviant and a criminal, a person that regularly drives over the speed limit would be defined as a
criminal
The study of corrections and the control of criminal offenders is known as
penology
Traffic violations are included in part I offenses in the Uniform Crime Reports.
False
The UCR report collects crime data based on
police reports
Which of the following factors has the most influence on crime rates?
age of the perpetrator
Which of the following data collection methods is used to determine victimization rates?
NCVS
Which of the following crimes is the most underreported according to the NCVS report?
rape
Crime rises in the summer months mainly due to
teenagers being out of school
Handguns are more likely to be used in which crime?
murder
Self-report surveys show
number of criminals is greater than UCR data reports
Females commit more crimes than males and are more likely to be the victims of crime
False
What type of crime is committed to vent rage or frustration?
expressive
According to the UCR reports, crime rates have dropped consistently over the past decade. If that is the case why do many people sometimes feel unsafe, or believe crime is on the rise? What makes us believe that crime is on the rise or prevalent, when it
About once a year when the UCR is released there is a little blurb on the new regarding the decrease in overall crime rates, but that it is. Most of the media outlets do not take the time to analyze the report and/or are more interested in reporting about
Females are usually victimized by a stranger
false
What is the approximate annual cost of crime per citizen in the United States?
$1800
Which of the following have the lowest victimization rates?
widows & widowers
Victim risk decreases after the age of
25
Which area is likely to experience the lowest rate of victimization?
rural area
According to the NCVS, most less serious crimes occur
during the daytime
Renters are more vulnerable to crime than homeowners.
True
What did Menachem Amir suggest about female victims in 1971 that has led to a great amount of controversy?
dressing provocatively contributes to rape victimization
Victims of crime are less likely to commit crime because they know how crime victims feel.
False
The victimization of a woman who becomes a target of intimate violence due to her increasing job status, is referred to as:
passive precipitation
In our country we have a criminal justice system, which serves the purpose to ensure the rights of the suspect/criminal are not violated and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty. However, on the way to forming our CJ system we forgot about the v
Although it seems criminals are treated more fairly than most would deem necessary, by receiving medical care, meals, and free transportation for court proceedings, there seems to be improvement towards victim's rights. I believe there needs to be a balan
The majority of crime is committed by a small group of chronic offenders.
true
John robs a store and is later arrested. In his statement to police he says that he commited the robbery because he needed to pay his child support. What type of crime is this?
instrumental
Which of the following groups would provide information for the UCR report
The FBI
A research project that studied 1,000 of the same boys from 1st grade until 12th grade, and noted their criminal behavior would be which type of research?
cross-sectional
cohort
Choosing crime or lawful solutions based on fear of punishment was the main point of the ________ theory.
classical criminology
Murder is a
deviant & criminal act
Criminology is
use of the scientific method to study the nature, extent, cause & control of criminal behavior
The crime rate in the UCR is based on the rate per ________ people.
100,000
Which contemporary theory did the classical criminology theory evolve into?
rational choice
The definition of crime according to the consensus view is
crimes are behaviors that all elements of society consider bad
Lombroso was noted for his belief that
criminals are born
A crime becomes a deviant act when it is deemed socially harmful or dangerous.
False
The victim's role in a crime has taken on greater importance in recent years.
True
Some problems with the UCR data are
It only measures a small number of offenses
only the most serious crime in group of crimes is reported
Police departments are not required to submit reports
let the punishment fit the crime
classical criminology
born criminals biological determinsm
positivist criminology
bad neighborhoods poverty = crime
sociological criminology
every criminal learned his trade from another criminal
socialization views
class conflict due to a capitalist society = crime
conflict criminology
Some problems with the NCVS data are
over-reporting due to misunderstanding the questions
under-reporting due to embarrassment
Self-report studies are popular mainly due to
the assurance of anonymity & confidentiality
If the social elite of Griffin, GA joined forces to outlaw riding motorcycles on all city streets, reflecting their opinion of bad vs. good, it would follow which view of crime?
interactionist
The American legal system is based on the German legal system.
False
If a judge gives a convicted burglar a 5 year sentence in Griffin, then 2 weeks later gives a burglar in Fayetteville the same sentence, it is know as
precedent
Criminal law evolves due to
economic conditions
technology and
culture
If a researcher decided to use US Census Data to locate a wealthy neighborhood, then used UCR data from that neighborhood to determine the factor that wealth had on the crime rate it would be an example of which type of research?
record data analysis
I randomly selected 20 students from Southern Crescent and asked 10 of them to watch a violent movie, and then asked the remaining 10 to watch a non-violent movie. Their responses were studied to see if the violent movie produced more aggression. Which ty
experimental data
Most crime occurs during
warm months
The number of traffic offenses can be determined for a particular area by viewing the UCR data.
False
Self-report surveys find that the number of people that violate the law is _______ than the UCR reports.
higher
Robberies are more likely to occur around which holiday?
Christmas
________ people account for most of the criminals.
young
Research has shown that each person in society commits an equal share of crimes throughout their lifetime.
False
Females are usually victimized by a __________, while males are usually victimized by a ________.
stranger, friend
friend, stranger
Females are ____ times more likely to be victim's of sexual assault.
6
Violent crimes are more likely to take place in a private home vs. a public area.
False
Victims who have something an offender wants is more likely to be the victim of another crime due to
target gratifibility
The costs of crime victimization include
medical costs
damage to property
The term used to describe the fact that victims of abuse are more likely to commit crime themselves is
cycle of violence
The theory that victims initiate confrontations that lead to their injury or death is the
victim precipitation
According to the victim precipitation theory, which type of precipitation occurs if a victim starts a fight in which they later get killed?
active
Which theory of victimization would be applied to a college student that stays out late, drinks, and uses drugs, then is a victim of a crime ?
lifestyle theory
People living in poor, densely populated transient neighborhoods are more likely to be crime victims according to which theory of victimization?
deviant place
A victim of a crime does not have the right to make a victim impact statement before the criminal is sentenced.
False
Every state has their own set of legal rights for victims of crime
True
Victim service programs provide support by
providing compensation for medical costs
preparing victims for court testimony
crisis intervention
victim- offender reconciliation programs
Females are more likely to be victims of crime than males.
False
Less serious crimes, like theft, are more likely to occur during the day.
True
Victim risk diminishes rapidly after age ____ .
25
The three strikes law was developed in an attempt to stop what type of offenders?
chronic
Counselors that prepare victims and witnesses for court are known as
victim advocates
Which of the following is the core element of general deterrence theory and punishment?
swiftness
The view that criminal sanctions should be so powerful that offenders will never repeat their criminal acts is referred to as:
specific deterrence
Research has proven the death penalty is a deterrent to crime.
False
What time of day do most burglars prefer to burglarize a home?
9am-11am
Rational choice theory says that criminals consider the risks of breaking the law before committing their crimes.
True
Removable car radios are an example of
target reduction
According to rational choice, crime can only be controlled by
swift punishment
Which term describes when the efforts to prevent one crime unintentionally prevent another crime?
diffusion
The finding that executions increase the likelihood of murders is called
brutalization effect
Edgework is
integrating danger, skill & risk
Can one be genetically predisposed to commit a crime and/or be a criminal? If you are born with the genetic predisposition, does it mean you will be more likely to be a criminal, or can you "cure that disease"? Are a criminal's traits more likely genetic
I personally believe environment has more influence over an individual's likelihood to commit a crime. Having the negative environment makes it conducive for criminal behavior. Individuals living in a crime filled environment are desensitized and see crim
The two major categories of trait theory are
biological & psychologial
Studies with identical twins show crime is not genetic
false
A person who experiences hallucinations and illogical thought processes is likely suffering from
schizophrenia
The view that all humans are born with the same proportional potential to learn and achieve is referred to as
equipotentiality
Which infamous killer was originally believed to have an abnormal XYY chromosomal structure, which later was revealed to be incorrect?
Richard Speck
Cheater theory suggests that a subpopulation of men has evolved with genes that incline them toward
extremely low parental involvement
Which term did Freud use to refer to the pleasure principle of a person's unconscious biological drives?
id
The research on the association of sugar and violence has been supported by the majority of research studies on chemical influences on behavior.
False
Social learning theory suggests that people learn to act aggressively by modeling their behavior after the violent acts of adults
True
IQ and crime are directly related.
False
Compare the rational choice theory and the trait theory. In your opinion which one do you think is more valid (likely to be true) and why.
The Rational Choice theory is when someone makes a conscious decision by weighing the negatives versus the positives before their action. Is it worth the risk is what the person is trying to decide. The trait theory is when someone has a genetic predispos
If we know that criminals are mainly a small group of repeat offenders that commit crimes over and over again, how can you explain aging out of crime?
There can be an aging out of crime factor occur due to the feeling of guilt for the offenses that comes with responsibility and age. There are incentives such as relationships and wanting to have a successful career which might deter the criminal from com
Why do you think males commit more crimes than females?
I believe men are genetically more aggressive. I believe that culture and society shapes our behaviors. Men have historically been more violent. I have always thought that men don't know how to express their anger and it comes out in an explosive manner.
Based on your experience and education do you think it is possible to be genetically predisposed to be a criminal?
I believe that with good environmental factors in place that someone that is genetically predisposed has a better chance of not committing a crime. I believe this due to my brother in law and sister in law and the adoption of their son. He is genetically
Do you believe the rational choice theory is a valid theory? Why or Why not?
The rational choice theory is valid to me because we all have free will. Determining if the risks outweigh the benefits can be a big factor in determining if someone will commit a crime. It depends on the individuals mental and cognitive ability to proces
Do you agree or disagree with the Three Strikes Law? Explain
I agree with the law. I think that person has had a second chance. The third indicates that they didn't learn from their mistakes so they have to pay the price for their actions.
Do you think victim's of crime should receive monetary damages from victim compensation programs to repay the costs insued due to their victimization?
Yes, I do believe the victim deserves compensation. There is a significant amount of damage depending on what happened to the victim. Money won't fix their problems, but will assist them with their recovery and healing.
Do you think it is possible for a victim of a crime to cause or precipitate that crime?
Why or Why not? Explain in detail
Yes, I do if a woman for instance tells a man to hit her then she needs to be prepared for what happens next. I do believe some people can put themselves in a bad situation due to carelessness and bad choices. I don't justify what happens to the victim pe
Do you think there is a correlation between IQ and crime?
Why or Why not? Explain in detail
Yes, I do believe a lower IQ has a direct correlation to crime. Studies have shown that those with lower IQ's performed poorly in school. Having this failure led to delinquency and later to being a criminal as an adult. Not being intelligent enough can le
Studies show that children that are adopted are more likely to be criminals if their biological parents are criminals, rather than if their adoptive parents are criminals. Why do you think genetics or nature plays more of a role in criminality than nurtur
The children are more likely to be criminals due to inherited traits according to numerous studies. To me it is a combination of nature and nurture. I believe that having that trait is a precursor. I believe the individual if given a better environment mi
According to the theory of anomie, which social adaptation mode is most likely to produce criminal behavior?
innovation
Which area of the concentric zones of Chicago did Shaw and McKay suggest has the lowest crime rates?
zones farthest from the city
Which stage of life does poverty seem to affect people the most?
childhood
Social disorganization theory suggests that as immigrants moved into neighborhoods that social control mechanisms became stronger and more formalized.
false
Cohen refers to the standards set by authority figures as middle-class measuring rods
True
Which term is used to describe a portion of the population that is cut off from the rest of society?
underclass
The main focus of social disorganization theory is:
urban conditions
The main focus of strain theory is:
ability to obtain societal goals
The lifestyle in lower-class areas, including the mistrust of institutions, produces a ______________________ that is passed from generation to generation.
culture of poverty
Which of the following is one of Miller's focal concerns?
toughness
Katz described immediate benefits to criminality as
seductions of crime
Rational choice theorists view crime as
offense & offender-specific
Which of the following is not one of the typical four crime prevention strategies used today.
increase sentences for youthful offenders
A local police department set up 24-hour surveillance in a crime riddled neighborhood and the drug trade in that neighborhood essentially disappeared. However, in the adjacent neighborhood drug trade increased 80%. What type of crime prevention would this
displacement
What term would be used to describe a scenario where a business set up a security camera in their parking lot to reduce crime and the other businesses in the same area also saw a reduction in crime?
diffusion
The excitement of successfully committing illegal acts in dangerous situations is referred to as
edgework
The concept behind the rational choice theory is "let the punishment fit the crime".
True
A robber that chooses to rob a bank a considerable distance from their home during rush hour traffic would be an example of a criminal employing the rational choice theory.
False
Studies have shown that the death penalty considerably reduces the amount of crime in the US.
False
Which of the following is not a reason why capital punishment likely fails.
murder is often a crime of passion
executions are conducted in private settings
it is not used frequently
When criminals repeat their criminal behavior over and over again it is called
recidivism
Drug use is believed to be a crime of choice by the rational choice theorists due to all but which of the following?
research has shown a genetic predisposition to drug abuse
The two major categories of trait theory are _________ and ___________ .
biological and psychological
The trait theory states there is a single trait responsible for crime.
False
What theory suggests that a subpopulation of males has evolved with genes inclined toward extremely low parental involvement?
cheater
Adopted children are more likely to be criminals if ....
their biological parent is a criminal
Studies done on identical and fraternal twins did not support the genetic theory of crime.
False
IQ and crime are directly related.
False
Research data has shown that a significant number of delinquent boys have
criminal fathers
Diet, such as one that contains a large amount of sugar, are causes of criminal behavior in the ___________ perspective.
biochemical
When a person incorporates the moral standards of family, community and friends into their personality it is called the ....
superego
People who fear losing control of their personality are psychotic.
False
Psychodynamic
criminals are ID dominated, carry residue of childhood attachments
Behavior Theory
People learn aggression through life experiences
Cognitive Theory
how people perceive the world and solve problems
Personality Crime
extroverts and introverts
Intelligence crime
nature vs. nuture theory
social classes are created by the unequal distribution of
wealth
power
prestige
Which theory would the following statement be an example of: "Most criminals are not calculating and evil, they are poor and desperate." ?
social structure
rational choice
A person observes a home for several days, noticing the times, the occupants come and go, presence of pets and if there is an alarm system. They enter the homes of the morning they know no one is home
trait theory
a child grows up in a home where he continuously sees his father get arrested and spend time in jail, when he becomes a teenager he follows in dads footsteps
social structure theory
a person lives in the most disadvantaged area in town and has limited access to education or material goods.
Research shows that poverty during adolescence and adulthood has more of an impact on criminal behavior than poverty during childhood
False
social disorganziation theory focuses on all but which of the following?
frustration
The Chicago School study showed that crime is more likely to occur ...
in inner-city transitional neighborhoods where no one stays around too long
In reference to collective efficacy, what would the social control exhibited by schools, churches and businesses be labelled ?
Institutional social control
Which theory has the view that crime is a function of lower class frustration and anger?
strain theory
According to the Theory of Anomie, people adapt in many ways socially to deal with the presures of social environments. Which of these adaptation methods is most closely associated with criminal behavior?
innovation
When a person believes they have been humiliated or victimized by society and therefore has the right to victimize someone else in retaliation this is an example of which theory?
relative deprivation theory
According to the cultural deviance theory children are more likely to join one of three types of gangs. Which of the following is not one of the those types?
rebellion
The "college boy" can be defined as the deviant that engages in petty theft or status offenses.
False
Which of the following is not one of Freud's personality structure?
machoego
Local police have developed a plan to eliminate crime in a neighborhood that has been burgarlized 10 times in the past 2 weeks. They plan on increasing patrols in the neighborhood, encouraging homeowners to purchase alarm systems and increase the amount o
situational crime prevention
The three strikes law stems from the belief that the _____________ theory will prevent the most amount of future crime.
incapacitation
The major premise of the _________ theory is that criminals suffer from some type of brain impairment.
neurological
The _________ theory deals primarily with mental disorders and states that personalities developed in childhood, influences behavior for the rest of a person's life.
psychodynamic
Which of the following is not one of the principle sources by which our behavior is believed to be modeled?
jail/prison population
The theory that focuses on individual reasoning and states how we process information leads to criminal behavior is the _________ theory.
cognitive
Introverts are more likely to be offenders of crime because they often keep to themselves and have few friends.
false
When people in a community develop a mistrust of all oustide institutions (such as police and schools) they withdraw from community life, which in turn increases crime. This belief falls under the __________ theory.
social disorganization
____________ reject both the goals and means of society.
ritualism
There are a variety of sources of strain and crime is caused when one does not have the proper coping mechanisms.
General Strain Theory
People have all the same goals in society, but some lack the means to attain them.
Anomie Theory
Lower class people see that other classes are living better and become bitter.
Relative deprivation theory
People have more desire to obtain material goods that achieve long term goals.
Institutional anomie theory
The social process theory states that ANYONE can become a criminal regardless of various factors. Can anyone become a criminal, or are criminals only those that possess certain traits (whether they are genetic, social, class etc)? Why or why not? Explain?
Yes, social process theory does state that anyone can become a criminal regardless of various factors, however free will and motive I believe play a major role. I believe that anyone has the potential to become a criminal due to circumstance, and can be s
What did research findings suggest about the significance of religion in deterring delinquent behavior?
religion has a significant negative impact on crime
Which has the greatest impact on teaching people criminal behavior?
intimate social companions
What is a weakness of the differential association theory?
it fails to account for the origins of delinquent behavior
What is the term used to describe people that engage in both criminal and conventional behavior at the same time?
drift
Neutralizing a deviant act by suggesting it was for the betterment of other and views themselves as a hero, follow which neutralization technique?
appeal to higher loyalties
Which social bond is illustrated by membership in school activities, social clubs, and religious groups?
involvement
According to the labeling theory, who defines criminal and deviant acts?
moral entrepreneurs
Vandalism directed at a disliked teacher based on the notion that the teacher deserved it is illustrative of neutralization based on condemnation of the condemners.
False
Primary deviance defines crimes that come to the attention of others and apply a long term negative label.
False
___________ is a moral sense that makes a person incapable of hurting others or violating social norms.
self-control
According to the conflict theory crime is defined by
those in power
Left realists argue that crime victims in _________ need & deserve protection.
all social classes
Which of the following is not a social conflict theory?
social control theory
Critical criminologists suggest that crime can be controlled by
improving social & economic conditions
Instrumental Theorists believe it is essential for them to do what with law and justice?
unmask & demystify it
Which event in US history caused the conflict view to emerge as a solid theory.
Vietnam war
__________ is when the effect of goods produced by the working class, makes the business owners more money, allowing the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer.
surplus value
Which type of system do Critical feminists believe devalued women's work
patriarchal
As people are thrust outside of the economic and social mainstream, they become ___________ according to conflict theorists.
marginalized
Life course theories view criminality as a static process throughout a person's life, meaning that people do not change, rather experiences do.
False
What two crucial turning points were identified in the early research that enables offenders to desist from crime?
career & marriage
According to life course theory, the best predictor of future criminality is:
past criminality
Which pathway to crime would be indicative of a person exhibiting stubborn behavior at an early age?
authority conflict
What did the research of the Glueck's suggest about children who are antisocial in early life?
they are more likely to be persistent offenders
Which types of crime do theorists suggest the self-control theory can explain?
all varieties of crime
How does latent trait theory explain offenders ageing-out of crime?
they have fewer opportunities
Life course theorists recognize that career criminals may travel more than one pathway
True
What does the social development model (SDM) suggest will insulate children from criminogenic influences?
commitment & attachment to conventional beliefs
People who suffer from a cluster of problems such as substance abuse, smoking, and suicidal thoughts are likely to be experiencing:
problem behavior syndrome
What is the one basic concept shared by the Social process theories?
All people, regardless of race, class, or gender have potential to be criminals
All of the following family factors are associated with deliquency except
a supportive parent-child relationship
Children who succeed in school are more likely to become criminals
False
Social learning theorists believe that crime is a product of learning ______ associated with criminal behavior.
norms
values
behaviors
Which of the following is not a principle of the differential association theory?
Criminals move between conventional and criminal behavior
The social learning theory suggests that ...
people learn techniques and attitudes of crime from their friends
The belief that human behavior is controlled through close relationships with institutions and individuals is associated with which theory?
social control
According to the differential association theory contact with friends has the greatest impact on criminal behavior.
True
When criminals neutralize crime by saying the crime victim had it coming , it is an example of
denial of the victim
Which is not one of the techniques of the neutralization theory?
accept responsibility
One of the main criticisms of the learning theories are that they fail to explain the important roles of family and friends.
False
According to the social control theory people will not commit crime if they have the following
self control and commitment to conformity
Which of the following is not one of the social bonds?
belonging
The statement that crimes such as murder or assault are only bad because people label them as such would be stated by which theory?
social reaction theory
Calling someone an ex-con or reassessing of a person s past to fit a current label is called
retrospective reading
If a person commits a crime but is never caught or punished for that crime that would be an example of...
primary deviance
Ties that bind people to society are
social bonds
When a person is arrested and pays the price for the crime, but is stigmatized by society that is an example of...
labeling
According to the conflict view crime is defined by
those in power
Critical criminologists see crime as a function of the __________ mode of production.
capitalist
Which of the following is not a social conflict theory?
social control theory
Left realists believe that crime victims in _______ need & deserve protection
all classes
The ability of people to control the behavior of others is
power
According to critical theorists true crimes are murder and robbery.
False
Which term describes the effect of goods produced by the working classes which leads to an increasing capitalist base for the business owners?
surplus value
Which argument do some criminologists use to dispute Marxist conflict theory in regard to crime rates?
some highly capitalist countries have low crime rates
Which type of system do critical feminists believe devalued the work of women as capitalism emerged?
patriarchal
What do conflict theorist argue explains the fact that females commit fewer crimes than males?
double marginality
The term doing gender refers to women that perform criminal acts in retaliation for exploitation by males.
False
Sentencing circle is a term associated with judges that work together to formulate groups to keep the lower classes exploited by the powerful and rich.
False
According to this branch of critical criminology, the wealthy may or may not commit just as many crimes as the poor, but the poor are arrested more and punished more severely.
instrumental
marginalization is when
workers are replaced by machines and forced to work for lower wages
Left Realism
street criminals prey on poor, crime is function under deprivation under capitalist system
Critical feminist theory
irls are controlled more closely than boys, based on class position and family function
Power-control theory
Patriarchy is created by the capitalist system, causes women to be oppressed
Postmodern Theory
Language controls the meaning of the law
Peacemaking Theory
The peacemaking theory states that you must end suffering to end crime. You have to deal with the cause of the suffering first in order to reduce crime.
A family where sons are granted more freedom than daughters would be described as ...
paternalistic
According to the latent trait view, the ______ to commit crime is stable.
propensity
Theorists trace the root cause of poor self-control to ...
inadequate child-rearing practices
Developmental theories include _______ theories
latent trait and life course theories
The theory that states people have a personal trait at birth that controls their inclination toward crime is ...
latent trait theory
Life course theory views criminality as a dynamic process influenced by
individual characteristics,
traits, and social experiences
Which of the following is not one of the multiple pathways to crime?
adolescent-limited
Criminals who begin their career with minor underhanded behavior and then engage in more serious forms of crime are following the ________ pathway to crime.
covert
The best predictor is future criminality is past criminality.
True
If a career criminal gets married it is likely that he will stop engaging in crime.
True
The two most critical turning points in criminal behavior are...
pro-social bonds to conventional institutions, activities, and beliefs prevent criminal behavior
Your book and the power point notes list 8 main causes of violence. Of those 8 causes, which one is the MAIN cause of violence and why? Explain in detail.
Researching the causes of violence, the conditions that produce violence the most would be people with a history of child abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, verbal abuse and dysfunctional families. Out of the eight main causes Ineffective families would be the
When violence is directed toward strangers to improve the financial or social position of the criminal, it is referred to as:
instrumental violence
Which practice during the Middle Ages illustrates how feudal law linked women with property?
heiress stealing
Research shows that the majority of rape is motivated and attributed to:
power
Which term is used to describe a belief that men are socialized to be sexually aggressive?
virility mystitque
Which type of law has been developed to protect women from being questioned about their sexual past?
shield law
Which type of murder requires intent, such as heat of passion, but not malice in the killing of another person(s)?
voluntary manslaughter
Which of the following is the most common type of serial murderer?
thrill killers
Most rape occurs during the cold weather, due to offenders feeling closed in and a need to express themselves.
False
Battery requires no actual touching, whereas assault must involve offensive touching.
False
An estimated 30 percent of serial killers are women.
False
Is criminal profiling is an acceptable investigative tool? Why or Why not?
Profiling is an acceptable investigative tool. It is acceptable because it helps isolate certain things to help with the investigation. If the investigation is too broad, it takes away the focus. Honing in on certain criteria will help with the investigat
What was the main suggestion about the Derrick Todd Lee profile that turned out to be incorrect?
The main suggestion about the Derrick Todd Lee profile was that the killer would be Caucasian (white). The fact that Derrick Todd Lee was African American made him less likely to be a suspect. Although early on he was a person of interest, further action
Why should investigators be careful not to marry themselves to a profile?
The reason investigators should not marry themselves to a profile is because key elements can be overlooked. Like with the Lee case, he was African American, and profilers were looking for a Caucasian male because most serial killers are Caucasian. Althou
Where is the only place that you can become trained to be a profiler? How do you get that training?
Your Answer:
The only place that you can receive training to be a profiler is through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). You will first need an undergraduate degree in a field like psychology, sociology or criminology. Concentrating focus on foren
Why is profiling considered an art and not a science?
Profiling is considered an art due it being based strictly on opinion. Profiling like art is like an idea but doesn't have a physical existence. Different perspectives can give different views like art. Science is based on factual information that can be
Are criminal profiles allowed in court? Why or why not?
Criminal profiles are not allowed in court due to the inconsistencies and mostly based on the opinion of the profiler. Criminal profiling is seen as more detrimental than empirical. Court relies on evidence that can be proven.
How did criminal profiling begin at the FBI?
Howard Teten, that taught Criminology introduced the concept to the FBI. He and Patrick Mullany tested the approach and it showed where profiling could be beneficial in cases. They showed you could tell what kind of person you were looking for by what was
Explain the difference between a trophy and a souvenir?
Which of these did Derrick Todd Lee take from his victims?
A trophy is like a shrine. Serial killers enjoy seeing what they have done. They are proud of the deviant acts they committed. The trophy represents their accomplishment. A souvenir is a cherished momento, it can extend the fantasy and have them reliving
Why is obtaining a victimology important for completing a criminal profile?
Victimology is essential due to it will help see if there is a pattern or characteristics with the victims. For instance hair color, ethnicity, and age. It will help to see the similarity or differences to see if you are dealing with one or more perpetrat
How did the Lee case end up being solved? Do you think the profile helped or harmed the solvability of the case?
The Lee case was solved due to a combination of DNA evidence from the victims, a psychological profile, and a police sketch from the only known survivor of Lee as well as a description of Lee's car. There was additional evidence because Lee had submitted
Property crimes (Chapter 11) are often viewed as less serious crimes than crimes against people (Chapter 10). Many people tend to dismiss property crimes because no one gets physically hurt. However, property crimes are serious and tend to increase the co
Property crimes should be taken seriously because of the emotional trauma it can leave behind for the victim. Victims have a tendency to feel violated, have anger, feel helpless and have fear. The victims go through stages that is similar to grief. The ca
Which auto theft prevention device/method has been the most effective in reducing auto thefts?
LoJack systems
A type of theft in which the victim is involved in a get-rich scheme and often too embarrassed to call police is referred to as a:
confidence game
Which type of commercial property is most likely to be burglarized?
retail stores
Who sets the most arson fires?
minors
Burglary is the most common property crime in the United States.
False
About 10 percent of total retail sales are lost to shoplifters in the United States.
False
Most states consider burglary in the nighttime a more serious crime than daytime burglary.
False
Selling a chair that is fraudulently misrepresented as an antique, is an example of embezzlement.
False
Which term did Edwin Lemert use to refer to the majority of check forgers?
naive
Which of the following is illustrative of a target removal strategy to prevent retail shoplifting?
disabled display models
The main focus of strain theory is:
ability to obtain societal goals