Question 1

Persistent,youthful firesetters tend to exhibit all of the following except

Accepted Answer

Persistent, youthful firesetters tend to exhibit hyperactivity, impulsiveness, and cruelty to animals. However, violence outside of firesetting is not a common characteristic among these individuals.

Question 2

Research on repetitive arsonists has concluded that this behavior is associated with

Accepted Answer

Research has found that repetitive arsonists often have psychological problems and may suffer from conditions such as personality disorders, depression, or substance abuse issues. While poverty, caregiving, and sexual deviations may be factors in some cases of arson, they are not consistently associated with repetitive arsonist behavior.

Question 3

The primary motive for juvenile arsons appears to be

Accepted Answer

Juvenile arsons are primarily motivated by a desire to engage in vandalism, often as a way of acting out or expressing frustration. It is less commonly motivated by financial gain, parental revenge, or crime concealment. Fame may also be a secondary motivator, but it is not usually the primary motive.

Question 4

It is generally acknowledged that approximately ________ percent of the fires set by juveniles are reported.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is generally acknowledged that approximately ________...

Question 5

Which type of robbery occurs in urban areas and is less likely to be planned?

Accepted Answer

Street robbery is a type of robbery that occurs in urban areas, typically targeting pedestrians or individuals walking alone. Street robberies are often impulsive and less likely to be planned compared to commercial or bank robberies.

Question 6

Research by Wright et al.(2006)found that all of the following are characteristics of American street culture except

Accepted Answer

According to Wright et al.'s research, the characteristics of American street culture include hedonistic pursuit of sensory stimulation, disdain for conventional living, and a focus on image and status. Future orientation is not listed as a characteristic of street culture in their findings.

Question 7

A major difference between robbery and other property crime is that

Accepted Answer

Robbery involves direct contact with a victim, unlike other property crimes such as burglary or larceny. In robbery, force, threat or intimidation is used to take the victim's property. This direct contact increases the potential for violence and harm to the victim.

Question 8

In hostage-taking situations,those hostages who,after release,have considerable difficulty dealing with the after-effects of the incident are called

Accepted Answer

Succumbers are individuals who struggle significantly with the psychological aftermath of being held hostage, often experiencing long-term trauma and difficulty adjusting back to normal life.

Question 9

Which pattern of firesetting is often linked to the cover-up of other crimes?

Accepted Answer

The instrumental-object pattern is often linked to the cover-up of other crimes, as the fires are set intentionally to destroy evidence or distract from other criminal activities.

Question 10

A hostage is most likely to survive a hostage situation if she

Accepted Answer

Playing the subordinate role and not attracting attention to oneself can help reduce the risk of angering the hostage takers and escalating the situation. It is important to remain calm and compliant, following any instructions given by the hostage takers. Being assertive or argumentative may provoke the captors and lead to a more dangerous situation. Pleading for mercy may not be effective as the captors could perceive it as a sign of weakness. Attempting to reason with hostage takers can be unpredictable and could also escalate the situation if the captors are unwilling to negotiate.

Question 11

In dealing with a barricade situation,which of the following is not recommended to hostage negotiators?

Accepted Answer

Threatening to involve the hostage-taker's family in negotiations can escalate the situation and potentially harm the hostage or their family members. It is important for negotiators to maintain a calm and non-threatening approach while denying the hostage taker's desire for excitement or stimulation and limiting media attention to prevent further attention-seeking behavior.

Question 12

What are the two favored targets for robbery?

Accepted Answer

Fast-food restaurants and convenience stores are often targeted for robbery because they typically have low security and high cash flow.

Question 13

The backgrounds of persistent firesetters reveal that they were often

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that many persistent firesetters have a history of being punished where fire was used as the painful stimulus, such as being forced to hold hot objects or being burned by a cigarette. This may have contributed to their fascination and unhealthy relationship with fire. The other options (B, C, and D) do not have as strong of a correlation with persistent firesetting behavior.

Question 14

Refusal by hostages to do what captors expect during a hostage situation is called

Accepted Answer

London syndrome refers to the refusal by hostages to comply with captors' demands, often resulting in increased tension and danger.

Question 15

According to Miron and Goldstein's typology of hostage-taking offenses,a hostage taker who kidnaps a child and holds the child for ransom is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

According to Miron and Goldstein's typology of hostage-taking offenses, instrumental conduct refers to hostage-taking for material gain or other instrumental purposes. A hostage taker who kidnaps a child and holds the child for ransom demonstrates instrumental conduct as their motive is to obtain money through the act of hostage-taking.

Question 16

All of the following are categories of hostage takers except

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The answer of All of the following are categories of...

Question 17

Which type of stalker does not seek a personal relationship with their targets?

Accepted Answer

Vengeance stalkers typically do not seek a personal relationship with their targets. Their motives are centered on seeking revenge, causing harm, or getting even for a perceived wrong that has been done to them, rather than forming a relationship with the target. Love obsession, possessive, and erotomania stalkers all have some level of interest or desire for a personal relationship with their targets.

Question 18

The primary motive for adult arsons appears to be

Accepted Answer

Revenge is the most common motive for adult arsons.

Question 19

In order for the Stockholm syndrome to occur all of the following must occur except

Accepted Answer

The Stockholm syndrome can still occur even if the hostage does not resist the hostage taker. Resistance is not a necessary component for the syndrome to occur, although it may increase the likelihood of it happening.

Question 20

A serious mental disorder characterized by abnormal fascination with fire is called

Accepted Answer

Pyromania is a serious mental disorder that is characterized by abnormal fascination with fire, setting fires, and watching fires.

Quiz 15: Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of Intimidation