Question 1

The media reinforces negative stereotypes about Whites' criminal tendencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In general,which of the following gets the least amount of media coverage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Homicide 
B)  Sexual assault 
C)  White-collar crime 
D)  Armed robbery 
A)  Homicide 
B)  Sexual assault 
C)  White-collar crime 
D)  Armed robbery

Question 3

Democratic theory suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  democratic countries have higher crime rates than dictatorships. 
B)  whenever possible, police should hold public meetings on policy decisions. 
C)  courts should base their sentencing on public opinion. 
D)  policy decisions by public officials should reflect public opinion. 
A)  democratic countries have higher crime rates than dictatorships. 
B)  whenever possible, police should hold public meetings on policy decisions. 
C)  courts should base their sentencing on public opinion. 
D)  policy decisions by public officials should reflect public opinion.

Question 4

1.5 to 2.5 million _____ are reported missing each year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 1.5 to 2.5 million _____ are reported...

Question 5

Most demographic subgroups generally agree on crime seriousness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Individual _____ include demographic variables such as age,gender and race.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individual _____ include demographic variables such as...

Question 7

Most arrests eventually end with the accused going to a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In general,______ tend to hold more punitive views than others.

Accepted Answer

A)  minorities 
B)  women 
C)  juveniles 
D)  religious fundamentalists 
A)  minorities 
B)  women 
C)  juveniles 
D)  religious fundamentalists

Question 9

____ are those who might be considered innocent,or having been "in the wrong place at the wrong time".

Accepted Answer

A)  Tentative targets 
B)  Virtuous victims 
C)  Fatal targets 
D)  Tactical victims 
A)  Tentative targets 
B)  Virtuous victims 
C)  Fatal targets 
D)  Tactical victims

Question 10

Crime victims come from all walks of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Criminal _____ may contribute to tension between minorities and the police.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Criminal _____ may contribute to tension between...

Question 12

Juveniles commit more crime than adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The saying,"if it bleeds it leads" suggests the media overreports violent crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fear of crime strengthens social ties within a community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Watching ___ may increase fear of crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Watching ___ may increase fear of crime....

Question 16

Which of the following helps explain a higher fear of crime among African-Americans and Latinos?

Accepted Answer

A)  African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to live in large cities. 
B)  Whites are more likely to install security systems. 
C)  African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to live in rural areas. 
D)  Whites are less likely to go out at night. 
A)  African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to live in large cities. 
B)  Whites are more likely to install security systems. 
C)  African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to live in rural areas. 
D)  Whites are less likely to go out at night.

Question 17

The public often thinks crime is rising when it is actually falling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following are overrepresented in television and news reports regarding crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whites and Latinos 
B)  Women and youths 
C)  African-Americans and the elderly 
D)  African-Americans and Latinos 
A)  Whites and Latinos 
B)  Women and youths 
C)  African-Americans and the elderly 
D)  African-Americans and Latinos

Question 19

One theme stands out among public beliefs about crime and criminal justice.Which of the following statements reflects that theme?

Accepted Answer

A)  Americans have almost universal agreement about the criminal justice system. 
B)  Americans are divided along the lines of race and ethnicity, social class, gender and age. 
C)  Americans are most divided in opinion depending upon the state in which they live. 
D)  Americans do not allow news articles to shape their opinions. 
A)  Americans have almost universal agreement about the criminal justice system. 
B)  Americans are divided along the lines of race and ethnicity, social class, gender and age. 
C)  Americans are most divided in opinion depending upon the state in which they live. 
D)  Americans do not allow news articles to shape their opinions.

Question 20

Which of the following groups has a more negative view of police?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whites 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  Women 
D)  African-Americans and Latinos 
A)  Whites 
B)  Native Americans 
C)  Women 
D)  African-Americans and Latinos

The media reinforces negative stereotypes about Whites' criminal tendencies.

In general,which of the following gets the least amount of media coverage?

Democratic theory suggests that:

1.5 to 2.5 million _____ are reported missing each year.

Most demographic subgroups generally agree on crime seriousness.

Individual _____ include demographic variables such as age,gender and race.

Most arrests eventually end with the accused going to a jury trial.

In general,______ tend to hold more punitive views than others.

____ are those who might be considered innocent,or having been "in the wrong place at the wrong time".

Crime victims come from all walks of life.

Criminal _____ may contribute to tension between minorities and the police.

Juveniles commit more crime than adults.

The saying,"if it bleeds it leads" suggests the media overreports violent crime.

Fear of crime strengthens social ties within a community.

Watching ___ may increase fear of crime.

Which of the following helps explain a higher fear of crime among African-Americans and Latinos?

The public often thinks crime is rising when it is actually falling.

Which of the following are overrepresented in television and news reports regarding crime?

One theme stands out among public beliefs about crime and criminal justice.Which of the following statements reflects that theme?

Which of the following groups has a more negative view of police?

Criminology and the Sociological Perspective

The Measurement and Patterning of Criminal Behavior

Victims and Victimization

Classical and Neoclassical Perspectives

Biological and Psychological Explanations

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Structure

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Process

Sociological Theories: Critical Perspectives

Violent Crime: Homicide, Assault, and Robbery

Violence Against Women

Property Crime and Fraud

White-collar and Organized Crime

Political Crime

Consensual Crime

Policing: Dilemmas of Crime Control in a Democratic Society

Prosecution and Punishment

Conclusion: How Can We Reduce Crime?

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Exam 2: Public Opinion, the News Media, and the Crime Problem

The media reinforces negative stereotypes about Whites' criminal tendencies.

In general,which of the following gets the least amount of media coverage?

Democratic theory suggests that:

1.5 to 2.5 million _____ are reported missing each year.

Most demographic subgroups generally agree on crime seriousness.

Individual _____ include demographic variables such as age,gender and race.

Most arrests eventually end with the accused going to a jury trial.

In general,______ tend to hold more punitive views than others.

____ are those who might be considered innocent,or having been "in the wrong place at the wrong time".

Crime victims come from all walks of life.

Criminal _____ may contribute to tension between minorities and the police.

Juveniles commit more crime than adults.

The saying,"if it bleeds it leads" suggests the media overreports violent crime.

Fear of crime strengthens social ties within a community.

Watching ___ may increase fear of crime.

Which of the following helps explain a higher fear of crime among African-Americans and Latinos?

The public often thinks crime is rising when it is actually falling.

Which of the following are overrepresented in television and news reports regarding crime?

One theme stands out among public beliefs about crime and criminal justice.Which of the following statements reflects that theme?

Which of the following groups has a more negative view of police?

Criminology and the Sociological Perspective

The Measurement and Patterning of Criminal Behavior

Victims and Victimization

Classical and Neoclassical Perspectives

Biological and Psychological Explanations

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Structure

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Process

Sociological Theories: Critical Perspectives

Violent Crime: Homicide, Assault, and Robbery

Violence Against Women

Property Crime and Fraud

White-collar and Organized Crime

Political Crime

Consensual Crime

Policing: Dilemmas of Crime Control in a Democratic Society

Prosecution and Punishment

Conclusion: How Can We Reduce Crime?

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