Question 1

ADAM,Monitoring the Future,and NSDUH are all examples of surveys that collect data on
A) drug use.
B) hate crime.
C) sex offending.
D) status offenses.

Accepted Answer

ADAM, Monitoring the Future, and NSDUH are all surveys that collect data on drug use.

Question 2

Historically,most self-report investigations focused on
A) adult offending.
B) delinquency.
C) sexual assault.
D) homicide.

Accepted Answer

Self-report investigations have traditionally focused on delinquency and juvenile offending. This is because self-report surveys are particularly useful in capturing the behavior of individuals who have not yet been officially caught or who may not want to disclose their behavior to authorities. Studies on adult offending, sexual assault, and homicide have utilized other research methods such as official records or victim reports.

Question 3

The legacy definition of rape included rape of males and females.

Accepted Answer

Historically, the legal definition of rape was often limited to non-consensual penile penetration of a female vagina by a male penis. Definitions have evolved to be more inclusive of different genders and types of sexual assault.

Question 4

In general,individuals sentenced to prison accurately represent the "true" criminal population.

Accepted Answer

Individuals sentenced to prison do not necessarily represent the "true" criminal population as there are many factors that can influence who is sent to prison, such as socio-economic status, race, and access to legal representation. Therefore, the prison population may not be reflective of the larger criminal population.

Question 5

Behaviors that are forbidden only to juveniles because of their age are known as
A) public order violations.
B) Part I crimes.
C) status offenses.
D) juvenile delinquency.

Accepted Answer

Status offenses are behaviors that are considered illegal only because of the offender's age, such as truancy, underage drinking, and curfew violations. These behaviors would not be illegal if committed by an adult.

Question 6

Most antisocial behaviors go undetected by law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

Most antisocial behaviors are not illegal and therefore do not fall under the jurisdiction of law enforcement. Additionally, even if the behavior is illegal, it may not be reported or detected.

Question 7

Which statement is most accurate about official crime statistics?
A) They overestimate the number of sexual offenses but underestimate property offenses.
B) They overestimate juvenile crime but underestimate adult crime.
C) They typically overestimate the true incidence of crime.
D) They typically underestimate the true incidence of crime.

Accepted Answer

Official crime statistics typically underestimate the true incidence of crime due to factors such as underreporting, lack of police investigation, and the exclusion of certain types of crime.

Question 8

When one person is arrested for a crime,charged with the offense and remanded to the court for prosecution,the offense is considered to be
A) remanded by exceptional means.
B) cleared by arrest.
C) adjudicated as detected.
D) mandated in hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

When a person is arrested for a crime, charged, and remanded to court for prosecution, the offense is considered "cleared by arrest." This means that law enforcement has taken action to apprehend a suspect and move forward with the legal process of prosecuting them for the crime.

Question 9

Which crime is the exception to the hierarchy rule?
A) Rape
B) Homicide
C) Arson
D) Robbery

Accepted Answer

Arson is the exception to the hierarchy rule, which states that when an individual commits multiple crimes during a single criminal act, the most serious offense is the only one recorded. Arson is an exception because it is classified as a serious crime regardless of whether it is committed alone or in combination with other offenses.

Question 10

Which statement is true about self-report studies of criminal behavior?
A) They have been found to be more accurate with female subjects.
B) They are based on data provided by law enforcement.
C) They attempt to measure only prior involvement in felonies.
D) They suggest that crime is committed by all socioeconomic classes.

Accepted Answer

Self-report studies of criminal behavior reveal that individuals from all socioeconomic classes commit crimes, challenging the stereotype that criminal activity is predominantly found in lower socioeconomic groups. These studies rely on individuals' own accounts of their criminal behavior, rather than official records, providing a broader perspective on the demographics of criminal activity.

Question 11

Free will is the hallmark of classical theory.

Accepted Answer

Classical theory proposes that individuals have free will to make choices and decisions, and this concept of free will is essential to the theory.

Question 12

The UCR's four violent crimes are
A) burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson.
B) murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
C) homicide, sex offenses, arson, and robbery.
D) aggravated assault, homicide, larceny-theft, and vandalism.

Accepted Answer

The UCR's four violent crimes are specifically listed as murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Question 13

According to crime experts,the dark figure represents the most violent crimes.

Accepted Answer

The dark figure of crime refers to crimes that are not reported to or discovered by law enforcement, encompassing a range of crime types, not just the most violent ones.

Question 14

The text primarily focuses on mentally disordered offenders.

Accepted Answer

The text does not provide any specific focus or mention of mentally disordered offenders; it only provides instructions on how to format responses.

Question 15

The great majority of crime in the United States and other countries is neither serious nor violent.

Accepted Answer

According to the FBI, the majority of crimes reported in the US are property crimes, such as theft or burglary, which are generally non-violent. Serious and violent crimes, such as murder or aggravated assault, are relatively rare in comparison.

Question 16

Compared to the UCR,the NIBRS
A) provides information on international crime.
B) includes demographic data about the arresting officer.
C) provides more detailed information about a criminal event.
D) includes conviction data as well as arrest data.

Accepted Answer

The NIBRS provides more detailed information about a criminal event than the UCR, including information about the victim, offender, and circumstances surrounding the crime. It does not provide information on international crime (A), demographic data about arresting officers (B), or conviction data (D) in addition to arrest data.

Question 17

The most cited source of U.S.crime statistics is the Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is the primary source of crime data for law enforcement, policymakers, and researchers, and it is the most cited source of U.S. crime statistics.

Question 18

Criminology is the psychological study of crime.

Accepted Answer

Criminology is not the psychological study of crime, but rather the scientific study of the nature, extent, causes, and control of criminal behavior in individuals and society. While psychology can be used as a tool within criminology, the field itself is interdisciplinary and incorporates sociology, law, anthropology, and other disciplines.

Question 19

All of the following information is found in the Uniform Crime Reports except
A) crime rates.
B) homicide rates.
C) clearance rates.
D) conviction rates.

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Reports do not include conviction rates, as they only track reported crimes and arrests made in connection to those crimes. Conviction rates depend on the outcome of court proceedings which are not reflected in the UCR.

Question 20

There is no all-encompassing psychological explanation for crime.

Accepted Answer

Crime can be caused by a multitude of factors including social, economic, and cultural influences, as well as individual factors such as mental illness, personality disorders, and substance abuse. Therefore, there is no single psychological explanation that can account for all types of criminal behavior.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Criminal Behavior

ADAM,Monitoring the Future,and NSDUH are all examples of surveys that collect data on

Historically,most self-report investigations focused on

The legacy definition of rape included rape of males and females.

In general,individuals sentenced to prison accurately represent the "true" criminal population.

Behaviors that are forbidden only to juveniles because of their age are known as

Most antisocial behaviors go undetected by law enforcement.

Which statement is most accurate about official crime statistics?

When one person is arrested for a crime,charged with the offense and remanded to the court for prosecution,the offense is considered to be

Which crime is the exception to the hierarchy rule?

Which statement is true about self-report studies of criminal behavior?