Question 1

In the United States, the label "crime" is used to name all of the worst actions that cause misery and suffering to Americans.

Accepted Answer

The label "crime" in the United States refers to actions that are legally prohibited and punishable by law, not necessarily only those that are considered the worst or that cause the most misery and suffering.

Question 2

Criminal law creates crime.

Accepted Answer

Criminal law does not create crime, it defines and prohibits certain behaviors that are considered criminal. Crime exists regardless of whether or not there are laws against it.

Question 3

The Internet is an example of a source that contributes to our collective image of crime.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

The threat posed by the Typical Criminal is not the act that endangers us the most.

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The typical criminal may pose a threat through their actions, but statistically speaking, the most dangerous threats to our safety come from factors such as car accidents, health issues, and natural disasters.

Question 5

This is an example of an objection a Defender would make: "A premeditated murder is worse than someone being killed accidentally by unsafe work equipment."

Accepted Answer

In legal contexts, a defender might object to such a statement as it implies a value judgment or comparison that could prejudice the jury or mislead the court.

Question 6

One of the five hypotheses about the way in which the public's image of crime is created is the decisions of legislators.

Accepted Answer

One of the five hypotheses is indeed that the public's image of crime is created through the decisions of legislators.

Question 7

Foucault is the author of the social reality of crime theory.

Accepted Answer

Michel Foucault was a prominent scholar in the field of sociology and contributed greatly to the critique of power relations in modern societies. However, he did not develop a specific theory on the social reality of crime.

Question 8

According to Quinney, crime has a __________.
A) social reality
B) objective reality
C) linguistic reality
D) subjective reality

Accepted Answer

According to Quinney, crime is a social construct that varies based on societal norms, values and beliefs. In other words, crime has a social reality rather than an objective or subjective reality.

Question 9

Beatrice Hunter's book, The Mirage of Safety, is about ___________.
A) crimes of opportunity
B) unsafe working conditions
C) chemicals in food
D) social reality theory

Accepted Answer

The Mirage of Safety by Beatrice Hunter focuses on the dangers and health risks associated with chemicals in food, highlighting the often overlooked or underestimated hazards present in everyday food products.

Question 10

What is an example of one of the problems associated with air pollution?
A) increased health problems
B) increased poverty levels
C) decreased working safety regulations
D) decreased crime surveillance

Accepted Answer

Air pollution has been linked to a range of health problems including respiratory issues, heart disease, and cancer. These health problems can lead to increased healthcare costs and decreased quality of life for individuals and communities affected by air pollution.

Question 11

According to the text, what is an example of an argument that Defenders would make?
A) All executives who refuse to make work environments safe for their employees should be subjected to a 10% tax increase.
B) Poverty is the root cause of most crimes; therefore, we should invest in wealth redistribution measures.
C) Because crime really only affects the poor, they should work harder on becoming gainfully employed so they are no longer impacted by crime.
D) A CEO who refuses to ensure a safe working environment is a lesser criminal than a person who shoots a gas station attendant during a robbery.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions Defenders would argue that a CEO who refuses to ensure a safe working environment is a lesser criminal than a person who shoots a gas station attendant during a robbery.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of an occupational illness?
A) A worker is exposed to carcinogens at work and develops cancer.
B) A worker kills another worker at the job site.
C) A tired worker trips on the way home and breaks his ankle.
D) A worker catches pneumonia from a coworker.

Accepted Answer

An occupational illness is a health condition caused by exposure to hazards in the workplace. Option A is an example of an occupational illness as the worker is exposed to carcinogens at work and develops cancer.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of how healthcare can be dangerous to one's health?
A) Only the affluent can afford to pay for their own healthcare.
B) Complications arise as a result of unnecessary surgery.
C) An employee refuses to let his or her employee take sick days.
D) Those without coverage cannot seek medical care.

Accepted Answer

Complications from unnecessary surgery can have severe consequences, including infection, prolonged recovery time, and even death. It is important for healthcare providers to weigh the risks and benefits of any medical procedure before recommending it to a patient.

Question 14

Use social reality theory to choose which of the following statements corresponds to Quinney's theoretical approach to crime.
A) The reality of crime is the same in all countries around the globe.
B) We can best understand crime as an objective reality.
C) The reality is that all crime control is doomed to fail.
D) The reality of crime is constructed by a variety of sources.

Accepted Answer

Quinney's theoretical approach to crime is based on social reality theory, which argues that the reality of crime is not objective but instead is constructed by the social institutions and actors involved in the criminal justice system. Therefore, the statement that "the reality of crime is constructed by a variety of sources" best corresponds to Quinney's theoretical approach to crime. Choices A and B present a view of crime as objective and universal, which is not consistent with social reality theory. Choice C presents a deterministic view of crime control that is also inconsistent with Quinney's theory.

Question 15

Why was the Reagan administration's War on Drugs ironic, given the administration's reactions to other policies?

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Question 16

Apply your knowledge of healthcare in the United States to briefly explain why it can be hazardous to one's health.

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Question 17

What would Quinney say about the prevalence of violent video games?

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Question 18

What are the main differences between the Pyrrhic defeat theory and Quinney's theory of the social reality of crime?

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Question 19

Evaluate the relationship between regulations (or a lack thereof) and crime in the United States. Use specific examples to support your arguments.

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Question 20

Propose a more comprehensive alternative to the current criminal justice system, one that would work to protect Americans from all acts that cause harm. What would this system look like? What changes to the current system would have to be made?

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Quiz 2: A Crime by Any Other Name

In the United States, the label "crime" is used to name all of the worst actions that cause misery and suffering to Americans.

Criminal law creates crime.

The Internet is an example of a source that contributes to our collective image of crime.

The threat posed by the Typical Criminal is not the act that endangers us the most.

This is an example of an objection a Defender would make: "A premeditated murder is worse than someone being killed accidentally by unsafe work equipment."

One of the five hypotheses about the way in which the public's image of crime is created is the decisions of legislators.

Foucault is the author of the social reality of crime theory.

According to Quinney, crime has a __________.

Beatrice Hunter's book, The Mirage of Safety, is about ___________.

What is an example of one of the problems associated with air pollution?

According to the text, what is an example of an argument that Defenders would make?

Which of the following is an example of an occupational illness?

Which of the following is an example of how healthcare can be dangerous to one's health?

Use social reality theory to choose which of the following statements corresponds to Quinney's theoretical approach to crime.