Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a status offense?

Accepted Answer

A status offense is a type of crime that is not based on the act itself being inherently illegal, but rather on the status of the person committing the act, such as being underage. Truancy, drinking alcohol (underage), and running away are all examples of status offenses because they are only considered offenses due to the age of the individual involved. Therefore, none of the options listed are exceptions to being a status offense.

Question 2

In which of the following is the same set of individuals interviewed repeatedly over an extended number of years?

Accepted Answer

Panel design involves interviewing the same set of individuals repeatedly over a period of time to observe changes or stability in their responses. The National Youth Survey is an example of a study that uses panel design to track changes in youth behavior and attitudes over time.

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of arrests is of youths under age 18, according to the UCR?

Accepted Answer

According to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, approximately 8.5% of arrests are of youths under age 18.

Question 4

___________ is an example of an Index crime:

Accepted Answer

Index crimes are those reported annually by the FBI in its Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. They are used to gauge the overall crime rate in the United States. Rape is classified as an Index crime, along with other serious offenses such as murder, robbery, and aggravated assault. Extortion and libel, while criminal acts, are not considered Index crimes by the FBI's standards.

Question 5

Since the late 1990s, delinquency has generally:

Accepted Answer

Since the late 1990s, delinquency rates have generally decreased, according to various studies and reports on juvenile crime trends.

Question 6

_____________ is/are an official measure of delinquency.

Accepted Answer

Juvenile corrections statistics are official records that track delinquency through documented cases in the justice system.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a criminal law definition of delinquency?

Accepted Answer

All of the options provided (armed robbery, prostitution, and aggravated assault) are examples of behaviors that can be defined as delinquent under criminal law, as they all involve violations of legal statutes.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a definition of delinquency?

Accepted Answer

Each option (A, B, C) represents a perspective or context in which delinquency can be defined, indicating that none of the provided options is exclusively NOT a definition of delinquency.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Uniform Crime Reports?

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) do not count offenders; they count and report on incidents of crime. The UCR focuses on crime incidents, not on the individuals who commit them, making option A incorrect in the context of characteristics of the UCR.

Question 10

The correct relationship of the amount of delinquency these measures show is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The correct relationship of the amount of...

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a status offense?

Accepted Answer

Skipping school is considered a status offense because it is an action that is only considered a violation of the law due to the offender's status as a minor. Status offenses are actions that would not be illegal if committed by an adult.

Question 12

What is the dark figure of crime?

Accepted Answer

The dark figure of crime refers to crimes that are committed but not reported to the police, thus not included in official crime statistics.

Question 13

Delinquency from the 1960s to the 1990s has generally:

Accepted Answer

Delinquency rates increased from the 1960s to the 1990s, reflecting broader social changes and challenges during this period.

Question 14

Juvenile court statistics show that offending is dominated by______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Juvenile court statistics show that offending is...

Question 15

When was the term delinquency coined?

Accepted Answer

The term "delinquency" was coined in the late 1800s, specifically to describe youth who engaged in criminal behavior or activities. This period marked a shift in how society viewed and managed juvenile offenders, leading to the development of separate legal and rehabilitative systems for young people.

Question 16

The offense rate is the number of offenses per __________ persons:

Accepted Answer

The offense rate is typically calculated per 100,000 persons to provide a standardized measure that allows for comparison across different populations and jurisdictions. This rate helps in understanding the prevalence of offenses in a given area, adjusting for population size.

Question 17

Youths under age 18 make up what percentage of all property arrests?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Youths under age 18 make up what...

Question 18

The process by which an individual who is legally a juvenile is sent to the adult criminal system for disposition and handling is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The terms "transfer," "waiver," and "judicial waiver" all refer to the process by which a juvenile can be moved from the juvenile justice system to the adult criminal system. This process can vary in name and procedure depending on the jurisdiction, but fundamentally, they all describe the same concept.

Question 19

A juvenile is defined as:

Accepted Answer

The definition of a juvenile varies by state, typically including individuals under the ages of 16-18.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a self-report survey?

Accepted Answer

The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) is not a self-report survey; it is a compilation of crime statistics reported by law enforcement agencies.

Quiz 1: Introduction: the Definition and Extent of Delinquency