Question 1

People who commit assault typically compile longer records of offenses than other criminals.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that individuals who commit assault often have a history of repeated offenses, leading to longer criminal records compared to those who commit other types of crimes.

Question 2

Of the four stages that lead one to be a violent offender, which one involves experiencing physical coercion to submit to authority?

Accepted Answer

Brutalization is the stage where an individual experiences or witnesses violence, including physical coercion, which can lead them to accept violence as a means to submit to or rebel against authority. This stage is foundational in the process of becoming a violent offender, as it shapes their perception of violence and authority.

Question 3

Homicide rates in the United States are highest in the South.

Accepted Answer

The South consistently has the highest homicide rates in the United States, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and various studies on regional crime rates.

Question 4

More than half of murder offenders and victims:

Accepted Answer

More than half of murder offenders and victims are acquaintances, meaning they are friends, neighbors, or casual acquaintances. This is a common finding in crime statistics.

Question 5

Which of the following would be considered a part of the sociological conception of crime?

Accepted Answer

Both criminal statutes and regulatory laws created by agencies of the federal government are considered part of the sociological conception of crime because they both define behaviors that are considered harmful to society and subject to punishment.

Question 6

If something is considered wrong only because it is prohibited by law, lawyers often refer to that type of crime as "mala prohibita."

Accepted Answer

"Mala prohibita" refers to actions that are considered wrong primarily because they are prohibited by law, not because they are inherently immoral or harmful.

Question 7

Another term for conventional or street crimes is:

Accepted Answer

Common-law crimes are traditional, street-level offenses that are recognized by the public and law enforcement as typical criminal behavior, distinguishing them from specialized or less common forms of crime like white-collar crime.

Question 8

Male victims of rape are less likely to report rape to the police than female victims.

Accepted Answer

Male victims of rape often face social stigma, shame, and fear of not being believed, which contributes to a lower likelihood of reporting the crime compared to female victims.

Question 9

According to Widom, early experiences of child abuse:

Accepted Answer

Child abuse is considered a risk factor for later violent behavior, including the potential for abusing others. This does not mean it leads directly or guarantees future abuse, but it increases the likelihood of such outcomes.

Question 10

Sociologists can apply no universal standard for judging cases of child abuse and neglect.

Accepted Answer

Sociologists recognize that definitions of child abuse and neglect can vary across cultures and legal systems, making it difficult to apply a universal standard.

Question 11

Certain crimes are considered bad in themselves, such as rape and murder and robbery. The term lawyers like to use for "bad in themselves" is:

Accepted Answer

"Mala in se" refers to actions that are inherently wrong or evil, such as rape, murder, and robbery. These actions are considered wrong by their very nature, independent of laws or regulations.

Question 12

A national incidence survey found that the percentage of husbands victimized exceeded the percentage of wives victimized.

Accepted Answer

The question states that "the percentage of husbands victimized exceeded the percentage of wives victimized." This means that more husbands were victimized than wives, which is true.

Question 13

The word "homicide" means to kill someone illegally.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

In most rape situations the offender and the victim know each other.

Accepted Answer

Most rapes are committed by someone the victim knows, such as a friend, acquaintance, family member, or partner, rather than a stranger.

Question 15

When discussing types of criminals, it is most helpful to classify them based on the categories of legal offenses that describe their behavior.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A criminal career includes which of the following roles?

Accepted Answer

A criminal career encompasses a commitment to crimes as a social role, identification with crime, and progression in crime through the development of increasingly complex and sophisticated criminal techniques and attitudes.

Question 17

Rates of intimate partner violence have increased over the past two decades.

Accepted Answer

Studies and reports indicate that while there may be fluctuations in reporting and visibility, overall rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) have generally shown a trend of decrease or stabilization over the past two decades, especially in developed countries. This is attributed to better legal protections, increased awareness, and improved support systems for victims.

Question 18

The industrialized country with the highest homicide rate is:

Accepted Answer

The United States has the highest homicide rate among industrialized countries, largely due to factors such as gun violence and socio-economic disparities.

Question 19

Murders among the middle and upper classes are more likely to include:

Accepted Answer

Murders among the middle and upper classes are more likely to include pre-meditation, as these individuals often have more resources and education to plan their actions in advance.

Question 20

The concept of __________ states that violence frequently results from an attempt to establish or reestablish a position of power over another person?

Accepted Answer

The concept of "Differential power" explains that violence often occurs as a means to establish or reassert dominance or control over another individual. This concept highlights how imbalances in power dynamics can lead to aggressive behaviors aimed at maintaining or enhancing one's power position.

Quiz 5: Crimes of Interpersonal Violence