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29 Cards in this Set
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The UCR is criticized for
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not getting at the dark figure of crime
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Atheory is defined as
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concepts that are linked together by a series of statements to explain why an event occurs
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Malain se is defined
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evil in itself
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Malaprohibited is defined as |
evil as prohibited |
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Classicaltheories emphasize |
choice as the cause of criminal behavior |
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Accordingto Beccaria the purpose of punishment is |
deterrence |
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Utilitarianismis the principle of |
the greatest good for the greatest number |
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TheAge of Enlightenment had the greatest impact on the |
Classical School |
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TheHedonistic Calculus notes that individuals |
seek to maximize pleasure and minimize pain |
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Research has shown that____________was one the most important variables in decisions to commit crime |
uncertain punishment |
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Theroutine activity theory posits that the presence of three factors that cometogether in time and place to create a high likelihood for crime andvictimization are |
Lackof capable guardian, suitable target and motivated offender |
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Anexample of an unsuitable target would be |
awell fortified bank |
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Highcrime areas are called |
hotspots |
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Accordingto Sheldon ectomorphic individuals tend to be |
introvertedand restrained |
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According to Sheldon endomorphic individuals tend to be |
softand relaxed |
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According to Sheldon mesomorphic individuals tend to be |
muscularand hard and prone to criminal behavior |
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H.HGoddard used __________ for the purpose of deporting, sterilizing, andridding society of those not smart enough |
IQ scores |
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attributedall kinds of behavior especially crime, on biological, psychological, andsociological variables |
noneof the above |
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H.HGoddard conducted part of his research to identify the feebleminded at |
Ellis Island |
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Mertonargued that there was equal opportunity for all in America |
False |
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Durkeimbelieves crime was both necessary and unusual |
False |
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Comteshowed that areas with rapid changes in economic conditions have low crimerates |
False |
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Accordingto Queteleet, young, unemployed, and poor individuals are more likely to commitcrime |
True |
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TheAge-Crime curve is not explained by conflict theory |
False |
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Shawand Mckay’s theoretical model was backed by
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city records and US census records |
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Virtuallyevery city that has __________________
visually supports Shaw and Mckays model of crime |
anelevated highway |
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Somecritics of Shaw and Mckay state |
that the formulation of social disorganization focuses onthe emphasis that the theory places on the macro level of analysis |
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Chicagoas other big cities in the early to mid 1800’s had formal social agencies tohandle problems of urbanization |
False
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Chicagowas a living example of an anomic state, with children running loosely in thestreets controlled by gangs
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True
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