_______ refers to the process of lessening the penalties attached to particular offenses. - answer-Decriminalization
A large decrease in crime in New York City in the 1990s was attributed to "zero tolerance" policies, although this reason is often disputed. - answer-True
A small percentage of...
Criminology Chapter 14, CH 12
_______ refers to the process of lessening the penalties attached to particular
offenses. - answer-Decriminalization
A large decrease in crime in New York City in the 1990s was attributed to "zero
tolerance" policies, although this reason is often disputed. - answer-True
A small percentage of child molesters are known to their victims and victims'
families. - answer-False
Addiction involves a physiological dependence commonly referred to as tolerance,
in which the body requires larger and larger doses of the substance in order to
experience the desired effect. - answer-True
All but which of the following is an example of a public drunkenness law found in
different jurisdictions in the U.S.? - answer-Aggravated drunkenness
Areas of vice are referred to as "red light districts" in reference to: - answer-The
signal lanterns of railroad construction workers
Despite popular opinion, research has not clearly indicated that "problem drinking"
is a major ingredient in crimes of violence. - answer-False
High interaction molesters typically commit their offenses after careful planning. -
answer-True
High interaction molesters typically commit their offenses after careful planning. -
answer-Would be considered mala prohibita
Howard Becker coined the term "moral entrepreneurs" to refer to individuals who
are labeled as deviant by others. - answer-False
In prostitution, which of the following is associated with the highest amount of
prestige? - answer-Call girls
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S
Which crime makes up the largest category of the UCR crime index?
Arson
Larceny
Theft
Robbery
Vandalism - answer-
Most cases of incest take place between: - answer-An adult male and a female child
Most instances of voyeurism are rarely committed as a prelude to more serious
sexual attacks. - answer-True
, Of the following choices, which is the least likely to perpetrate incest against a
female child? - answer-Father
One of the biggest trends in prostitution has been a movement from the streets to
the: - answer-Internet
Prostitution is sometimes referred to as the "world's oldest profession." - answer-
True
Question .15
Embezzlement classifies as which of the following?
Professional crime
Organizational crime
Occupational crime
Corporate crime - answer-C
Question 1
Which theorist argues that stigmatizing shaming of offenders makes matters worse
and increases crime.
Jeffrey Reiman
George Vold
Delbert Elliott
John Braithwaite - answer-D
Question 1
pts
According to Hagan's typology, which of the following refers to spies who are
motivated by psychological fulfillment?
Buccaneer
Compromised
Deceived
Ideological - answer-A
Question 1
pts
Prior to World War II, most terrorism consisted of:
Assassinations of government officials
Nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons
Random attack on enemy civilians
Suicide bombings - answer-A
Question 10
pts
Which theory is best associated with Public Order offenses?
Developmental/Life course
Labeling
Social disorganization
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