Phrenology suggested that by seeing or feeling a person’s skull, we could have insight into their personality and which characteristics were over or under developed. True or False
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false
thnx :)
no prob
can you help me some more pweez?
sure
should i post them here or in a new one?
heres fine
ok thnx hang on :)
Most criminologists and criminalists think that profiling does not produce any usable information. True False
false
With the adaptation of rebellion, people reject both the goal and the means of reaching the goal, but replace them with different goals and means of reaching them. True False
true
If you commit a crime under duress, what does this mean? You were sick at the time of the crime. You were forced to commit the crime. You were a fugitive at the time of the crime. You didn’t understand that you were committing a crime.
i think B?
hold on a sec
ok
yup its B
thnx :)
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Constitutional theoriesare those that explain crime as related to psychological attributes. True False
true
Mass murders are homicides that involve the murder of several individuals in at least three separate events. True False
true
Which of the following is someone who collects and examines evidence in actual crimes? Criminologist Criminalist Criminal justice professional Criminal
i think A
Which of the following includes robbery that occurs at businesses and commercial settings, such as banks or convenience stores? Personal robbery Primary robbery Institutional robbery Structural robbery
hold on a sec brb
ok
@Photon336 can you help too? pweez?
i think d
One study examined 1,000 youths in Philadelphia and found that high levels of what in the body was associated with higher crime rates? Lead Pesticides Allergens Red blood cells
A?
your right
For criminologists, social structure includes only the physical features and landscape of a place. True False
yeah @iloveyou; phrenology was eventually labeled a pseudoscience = false science because it's claims were regarded as insane and baseless.
ok thnx what about my latest q?
i'm not that great at sociology but i'm going to guess it's probably false maybe they use more than that?
its actually criminology but theres no study group for that
do you need any more help
yes pls
ok
Who suggested that a person’s physical characteristics could predict whether they were criminal or not? Emile Durkheim Hans J. Eysenck Cesare Lombroso Daniel M’Naughten
C?
yup ur right
The NCVS generally reveals more crime than the UCR. True False
true
Cloward and Ohlin argued that some people have a greater access to illegal opportunities than other people. True False
true
The FBI collects which crime statistics? National Crime Victimization Statistics National Crime Statistics Universal Criminal Data Uniform Crime Reports
D?
i think its d
In about what percent of home robberies does the victim know the offender? Less than one percent Fifteen percent Forty percent Eighty percent
i would say c
About what percent of homicide victims knew their killer? 10 25 43 92
b
What are norms that have an underlying shared assumption of approval or disapproval? Folkways Laws Mores Averages
averages maybe
Merton argued that anomie occurs when society emphasizes a goal but the accepted means to achieve that goal are inadequate. True False
false i think
What are the initial acts of deviance that a person might commit known as? First deviance Beginning deviance Catalyst deviance Primary deviance
idk that one
its D
ok
Which theory reflects the idea that it is the type of place that makes a difference in crime, more than the kinds of people that live in a certain place? Strain theory Radical theory Conflict theory Theory of deviant places
c
Some studies have found that about two-thirds of all individuals have shoplifted at some point in their life. True False
true
What is the most common crime to occur within families according to statistics? Homicide Arson Assault Burglary
i would say d
Conflict theorists argue that who uses the law in order to reinforce their place in society? Disenfranchised Outsiders Powerful Poor
idk that one
What weather factor is consistently connected to crime in studies? Precipitation Storm warnings Temperature Cloud cover
d
When a group is experiencing a lot of upheaval or social change for some reason, crime may increase, according to social disorganization theory. True False
thnx for being so patient :)
no prob
true
Which type of thief can be defined as an individual who has acquired a degree of skill, plans his crimes, generates relatively good amounts of money, and spends little time incarcerated? Professional thief Occasional thief Persistent thief Accomplished thief
b
Statistics on arson are limited in the sense that only fires classified as arson are reported to agencies like the FBI. True False
false
What type of homicide includes crimes in which the offender planned to kill another person and then carried out the act? Involuntary manslaughter Voluntary manslaughter Second degree murder First degree murder
d
In official statistics, crime is which of the following? Over-reported Exact Under-reported Accurate
b i think
Mens rea literally means what? Criminal act Deviant person Guilty mind Blank slate
d
The Uniform Crime Reports involve giving a survey to individuals to see if they have been victimized within a given time period. True False
true
If there is no what, there is no crime? Law Deviance Folkway All of the above
b or d
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