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 Incorrectquestion 10 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 1 / 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 1 / 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 1 / 1 pts Which theory is best associated with Public Order offenses? Developmental/Life course Labeling Social disorganization Strain - answer-B Question 11 Which of the following is the most common form of vandalism? Predatory vandalism Professional vandalism Vindictive vandalism Wanton vandalism - answer-D Question 11 1 / 1 pts Which of the following phases of alcohol addiction involves occasional blackouts or amnesia, faking alibis, and a compulsion to drink? Pre-alcoholic phase