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Which of the following best describes crime from a legalistic perspective? correct answers It is any human conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction that has the power to make such laws. In which of the following scenarios has a violati...

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Criminology Test 1 || A+ Graded Already.
Which of the following best describes crime from a legalistic perspective? correct answers It is
any human conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local
jurisdiction that has the power to make such laws.

In which of the following scenarios has a violation of criminal law occurred? correct answers
Daniel drives above the speed limit specified for the interstate highway, but does not harm
anyone or cause any damage.

________ is defined as any human activity that violates social norms. correct answers Deviant
behavior

Which of the following is considered deviant behavior? correct answers Lily, a lawyer, prefers to
wear casual clothes to work despite her firm having a formal dress code.

The ________ perspective holds that behaviors are typically criminalized through a political
process only after debate over the appropriate course of action. correct answers pluralist

Smoking in public places such as parks was recently criminalized in Ashfolk. This decision,
however, was not put to a vote and was decided purely on the basis of the prevailing social
norms of the country. It is most likely that Ashfolk's law was passed based on the ________
perspective. correct answers consensus

__________ is/are defined as the scientific study of crime, the criminal law, and components of
the criminal justice system, including the police, courts, and corrections. correct answers
Criminal justice

Fred, a 35-year-old accountant, witnesses a car accident on a lonely road. He drives slowly past
the scene and sees many injured people, but offers no help and does not call 911, even though
Good Samaritan laws apply. Fred's behavior is an example of correct answers criminal behavior

Professor Martin's research examines the relationship between crime and socioeconomic status.
Because she is often asked to provide consulting services to local and state law enforcement
agencies, Professor Martin is a correct answers criminologist

Dr. Presley, a sociologist, and Dr. Meyer, a genetic biologist, have both spent many years
working with incarcerated violent adult offenders to study the impact of early childhood
experiences on adult criminality. Working together, they have developed a theory of violent
criminal behavior that uses concepts from both fields of study. They have most likely developed
a(n) ___________ theory. correct answers integrated

An example of evidence-based criminology occurs when correct answers a city's experiment
with after-school activities was shown to significantly reduce rates of juvenile delinquency.

, The practice of evidence-based criminology puts the criminologist in role of a(n) correct answers
scientist

Before initiating its after-school programs, city council members received testimony from a
criminologist who theorized that such activities would lead to reduced rates of juvenile
delinquency. This connection between research and workable social policy is referred to as
correct answers translational criminology

Which of the following best illustrates a challenge to translational criminology? correct answers
Research showing a detrimental link between on-screen violence and increased levels of violent
behavior among children

Reginald's parents are divorced. He grew up in a low-income home in a rough neighborhood.
Because of his background, Reginald becomes involved in crime. Which perspective best
explains this outcome? correct answers Social problems perspective

Michael's parents divorced when he was very young and he grows up poor, without many
opportunities to thrive. He eventually begins to participate in criminal activities and is eventually
arrested and charged with breaking and entering, as well as assault with a deadly weapon. In her
closing argument, the prosecutor asserts that many other individuals in Michael's position do not
commit crimes and that Michael is solely responsible for his behaviors. Which perspective most
closely reflects the prosecutor's argument? correct answers Individual responsibility perspective

________ is defined as the notion that social events are interpreted differently according to the
cultural experiences and personal interests of the initiator, the observer, or the recipient of that
behavior. correct answers Social relativity

Hank tells his lawyer that his continued poverty forced him to commit crimes for his survival.
Hank's poverty is a(n) ________ of crime. correct answers contribution

The primary significance of crime and of criminal behavior is fundamentally ______ in nature.
correct answers social

It is asserted in this chapter that control over crime must stem from effective correct answers
social policy

Which is true of the political perspective on crime? correct answers It asserts that criminal laws
do not necessarily bear any inherent relationship to popular notions of right and wrong.

Justin is a criminologist who studies alcohol abuse. He believes that all forms of alcohol abuse
should be criminal, regardless of whether or not they cause harm to others. Justin is most likely
to hold the ________ perspective on crime. correct answers maladaptive

Which event in the late 1950s contributed to the beginning of a steady increase in the crime rate?
correct answers Dollar limits were removed from larceny statutes

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