Test Bank for Introduction to Criminology, 10th Edition

Test Bank for Introduction to Criminology, 10th Edition Test Bank Chapter 1: Introduction to Criminology Multiple Choice 1. The field that attempts to define, explain, and predict criminal behavior is known as ______. a. criminalistics b. applied criminology c. criminology d. theology Ans: C KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Criminology Difficulty Level: Easy 2. Criminology is concerned with all of the following except for ______. a. analyzing the phenomena of crime and criminality b. performing scientifically accurate studies c. developing sound theoretical explanations of crime and criminal behavior d. scientific evaluation of physical evidence Ans: D KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Criminology Difficulty Level: Medium 3. Which of the following statements pertaining to criminology is true? a. The field of criminology concentrates on the physical evidence of crime. b. Related areas of inquiry in criminology may include juvenile delinquency and victimology. c. Societal reaction to criminal activity is not a concern of criminologists. d. Criminology is occupied with practical, applied concerns, such as technical aspects of policing and correction. Ans: B KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Criminology Difficulty Level: Medium 4. Most of the modern-day developments in criminology have taken place in which country? a. England b. Italy c. Spain d. United States Ans: D KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Criminology Difficulty Level: Easy 5. Which of the following crimes was considered to be a major problem in the ’60s? a. robbery b. murder c. arson d. skyjacking Ans: D KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: Fads and Fashions in Crime Difficulty Level: Easy 6. The early writings of ______, including his famous essay, On Crimes and Punishments, led to the reform of criminal law in Western Europe. a. Auguste Comte b. Emile Durkheim c. Edwin Sutherland d. Cesare Beccaria Ans: D KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Emergence of Criminology Difficulty Level: Easy 7. Which stage of the progression of knowledge is the use of philosophy, rationality, and logical argument to explain crime most reflective of? a. theological b. metaphysical c. scientific d. futuristic Ans: B KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: The Emergence of Criminology Difficulty Level: Easy 8. Criminology is considered a sub-discipline of ______. a. biology b. psychology c. sociology d. theology Ans: C KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Emergence of Criminology Difficulty Level: Easy 9. According to French sociologist Auguste Comte, the last stage of the progression of knowledge is ______. a. theological b. metaphysical c. scientific d. postmodernism Ans: C KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Emergence of Criminology Difficulty Level: Easy 10. Prior to the emergence of modern criminal law in the eighteenth century, which of the following was considered the primary basis of social control beyond kinship organization? a. science b. education c. politics d. religion Ans: D KEY: Learning Objective: 1.1: Define criminology and discuss the emergence of criminology as a discipline. REF: Cognitive Domain: Application Answer Location: The Emergence of Criminology Difficulty Level: Medium