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The text primarily focuses on mentally disordered offenders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The biological approach to criminal behavior often focuses on

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A)   cognitions.
B)   pathways.
C)   aggression.
D)   traits.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) C

Question 3

Free will is the hallmark of classical theory.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The only major data source permitting a comparison of national data broken down by age,sex,race,and offense is the ________.

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Question 5

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

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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.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Theories of crime can be divided into classical and ________ schools.

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The answer of Theories of crime can be divided into...

Question 7

Compared to the UCR,the NIBRS

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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.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

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

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A)   public order violations.
B)   Part I crimes.
C)   status offenses.
D)   juvenile delinquency.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The focus of the textbook is the repetitive and ________ offender.

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The answer of The focus of the textbook is the...

Question 10

Reported studies of self-reported criminal activity are conducted primarily with adults who are incarcerated.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the developmental approach,poor nutrition and early school failure are ________ factors for antisocial behavior.

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risk

Question 12

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

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A)   drug use.
B)   hate crime.
C)   sex offending.
D)   status offenses.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Strain theory originated in the work of sociologist ________.

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The answer of Strain theory originated in the work of...

Question 14

NCVS data consistently show that males are most likely to be victimized by ________.

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strangers

Question 15

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which perspective on crime is most closely linked with the humanistic perspective?

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A)   Conformity
B)   Strain
C)   Learning
D)   DeterminismE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Dr.Brown is a developmental criminologist.Dr.Brown's research most likely examines

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A)   demographic features of offenders who participate in burglary.
B)   how violent individuals learn their aggressive behavior.
C)   the unequal power distribution among members of society.
D)   when robberies most frequently occur.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: Developmental approach
Dark figure
Status offenses
Sociological criminology
Crime rate
Model
Cognitions
Self-control theory
Learning perspective
Antisocial behavior

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The Answer of Serious habitual actions that violate personal rights,laws,and/or is...

Question 19

According to the authors,our inability to prevent crime is largely due to the

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A)   declining interest in the field of criminology.
B)   lack of available research funding.
C)   complexity of the issue.
D)   difficulty in defining relevant terms.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which piece of data would be included in the UCR?

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A)   A reported robbery with no arrest
B)   A reported forgery with no arrest
C)   A reported simple assault with no arrest
D)   A reported statutory rape with no arrestE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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

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