Question 1

Conflict theorists point out that the difference between gambling, which is frequently illegal, and investing in the stock market is

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A)  the amount of money involved.
B)  who places the bet.
C)  how many people are involved.
D)  the motivation of the participant.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of these statements is true?

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A)  There is no country where crime does not exist.
B)  Only a few countries have police, courts, and prisons.
C)  Worldwide, adult females make up the largest category of crime suspects.
D)  Violent crime is the most common type of crime in all countries.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Distinguish between primary and secondary deviance.

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Primary deviance refers to the initial a...

Question 4

Research suggests the "get-tough" on criminals policies effectively reduced crime in the U.S.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How can crime be functional for a society?

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Crime can be functional for a society in...

Question 6

What is Interpol? What does it do?

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Interpol, short for the International Cr...

Question 7

Some argue that changes in female criminality over the last decade are a result of

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A)  increased gender profiling.
B)  increased economic marginalization.
C)  get-tough policies that target women.
D)  increased economic equality.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Gambling is an example of a vice crime.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following characterize organized crime in the U.S.?

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A)  It is conducted by members of a hierarchically arranged structure.
B)  It is devoted primarily to making money through illegal means.
C)  It is conducted by officially organized corporations.
D)  It often uses coercive techniques.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Explain the differences between rehabilitation and incapacitation, policies or programs related to each, and the arguments in the rehabilitation versus incapacitation debate.

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Rehabilitation and incapacitation are tw...

Question 11

Fourteen-year-old Alicia ran away from home to escape her abusive father. Which of the following types of crime has she committed?

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A)  Larceny
B)  Status offense
C)  White-collar crime
D)  IntimidationE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following sociological evidence has been cited in favor of the death penalty?

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A)  The murder rate in the United States is less than in most countries that do not allow executions.
B)  Most homicides are rationally planned by the offenders.
C)  Evidence exists that each execution in the United States results in eight fewer homicides.
D)  Evidence shows death sentences are not racially discriminatory.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Why do many white-collar criminals still go unpunished?

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White-collar crime refers to financially...

Question 14

According to the structural-functional theorist Emile Durkheim, crime

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A)  can strengthen group cohesion.
B)  usually leads to negative social change.
C)  reflects the social inequalities in society.
D)  is dysfunctional to all members of society.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Describe how conflict theory explains crime and criminal justice. Give specific examples to illustrate your explanations.

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Conflict theory explains crime and crimi...

Question 16

Government and banking computers are impossible to hack.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Robbery is classified as a violent crime while burglary is classified as a property crime.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There is no evidence that human trafficking occurs in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Victims of crime are disproportionately

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A)  young white females.
B)  older white females.
C)  young minority males.
D)  older white males.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Explain and give examples of each of the six categories of financial costs of crime.

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The six categories of financial costs of...

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Which of the following characterize organized crime in the U.S.?

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Some argue that changes in female criminality over the last decade are a result of

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Fourteen-year-old Alicia ran away from home to escape her abusive father. Which of the following types of crime has she committed?

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Conflict theorists point out that the difference between gambling, which is frequently illegal, and investing in the stock market is

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Robbery is classified as a violent crime while burglary is classified as a property crime.

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