Question 1

Explain what aspects of criminal behaviour the psychological perspective attempts to explain.

Accepted Answer

The psychological explanation considers

Question 2

Describe recent crime trends in Canada.

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Despite media reports and political call

Question 3

Over half of all custodial sentences for crime in Canada are greater than one month in duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe why using a meta-analytic review is a useful strategy to identify determinants of crime.

Accepted Answer

Meta-analytic reviews are useful because

Question 5

Andrews and Bonta (2006) have investigated and then ranked variables across several studies to come up with their Central Eight risk/need factors.They have engaged in which type of research?

Accepted Answer

A) observational research 
B) case study research 
C) self-report research 
D) meta-analysis research 
A) observational research 
B) case study research 
C) self-report research 
D) meta-analysis research

Question 6

Compared to a sociological approach,one of the unique benefits of using a psychological approach to studying crime is that:

Accepted Answer

A) it explains how variables that affect a large number of people influence criminal behaviour 
B) it provides insight into the motivations of offenders 
C) it accounts for heterogeneity in offending behaviours within groups 
D) it is based on scientific research 
A) it explains how variables that affect a large number of people influence criminal behaviour 
B) it provides insight into the motivations of offenders 
C) it accounts for heterogeneity in offending behaviours within groups 
D) it is based on scientific research

Question 7

Offenders comprise a homogeneous group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Variations in criminal conduct between individuals are called inter-group differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The "Central Eight" risk/need factors that are most important in understanding criminal behaviour were proposed by Andrews and Bonta (2006).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Compared to other countries,the crime rate in Canada is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The phenomenon of decreased criminal activity with age is called the "age-crime curve".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The fact that fewer people are charged with crimes than are arrested,convicted of crimes than are charged,and receive custodial sentences than are convicted is referred to as the "crime funnel".

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare and contrast major,moderate,and minor risk factors for crime,as identified by Andrews and Bonta (2006).

Accepted Answer

The most important factors related to cr

Question 14

The preferred model of criminal psychology ascribed to in this text is the

Accepted Answer

A) Forensic model 
B) Strain theory model 
C) Correctional psychology model 
D) Offender model 
A) Forensic model 
B) Strain theory model 
C) Correctional psychology model 
D) Offender model

Question 15

The majority of crimes reflect ordinary individuals dealing with ordinary problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Variations in rates of crime and incarceration across countries seem to suggest differences in

Accepted Answer

A) reporting of criminal conduct 
B) theoretical differences in researchers 
C) definitions and/or tolerance for criminal behaviour 
D) federal versus provincial definitions of crime 
A) reporting of criminal conduct 
B) theoretical differences in researchers 
C) definitions and/or tolerance for criminal behaviour 
D) federal versus provincial definitions of crime

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the variation trends in the age of crime victims?

Accepted Answer

A) more than half of all victims are under the age of 30 
B) Canadians aged 65 and older account for about 30% of victims 
C) males aged 45-64 are far more likely to be the victims of violent crime 
D) the lowest percentage of recipients of violent crime were 15-19 
A) more than half of all victims are under the age of 30 
B) Canadians aged 65 and older account for about 30% of victims 
C) males aged 45-64 are far more likely to be the victims of violent crime 
D) the lowest percentage of recipients of violent crime were 15-19

Question 18

The Crime Severity Index measure severity of the offence by looking at the incarceration rates of those crimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Variations in criminal conduct within an individual across time are considered to be

Accepted Answer

A) inter-individual differences 
B) intra-group differences 
C) intra-individual differences 
D) inter-group differences 
A) inter-individual differences 
B) intra-group differences 
C) intra-individual differences 
D) inter-group differences

Question 20

Approximately 5 million crimes are reported annually in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain what aspects of criminal behaviour the psychological perspective attempts to explain.

Describe recent crime trends in Canada.

Over half of all custodial sentences for crime in Canada are greater than one month in duration.

Describe why using a meta-analytic review is a useful strategy to identify determinants of crime.

Andrews and Bonta (2006) have investigated and then ranked variables across several studies to come up with their Central Eight risk/need factors.They have engaged in which type of research?

Compared to a sociological approach,one of the unique benefits of using a psychological approach to studying crime is that:

Offenders comprise a homogeneous group.

Variations in criminal conduct between individuals are called inter-group differences.

The "Central Eight" risk/need factors that are most important in understanding criminal behaviour were proposed by Andrews and Bonta (2006).

Compared to other countries,the crime rate in Canada is high.

The phenomenon of decreased criminal activity with age is called the "age-crime curve".

The fact that fewer people are charged with crimes than are arrested,convicted of crimes than are charged,and receive custodial sentences than are convicted is referred to as the "crime funnel".

Compare and contrast major,moderate,and minor risk factors for crime,as identified by Andrews and Bonta (2006).

The preferred model of criminal psychology ascribed to in this text is the

The majority of crimes reflect ordinary individuals dealing with ordinary problems.

Variations in rates of crime and incarceration across countries seem to suggest differences in

Which of the following best describes the variation trends in the age of crime victims?

The Crime Severity Index measure severity of the offence by looking at the incarceration rates of those crimes.

Variations in criminal conduct within an individual across time are considered to be

Approximately 5 million crimes are reported annually in Canada.

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Exam 1: Crime in Canada Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Explain what aspects of criminal behaviour the psychological perspective attempts to explain.

Describe recent crime trends in Canada.

Over half of all custodial sentences for crime in Canada are greater than one month in duration.

Describe why using a meta-analytic review is a useful strategy to identify determinants of crime.

Andrews and Bonta (2006) have investigated and then ranked variables across several studies to come up with their Central Eight risk/need factors.They have engaged in which type of research?

Compared to a sociological approach,one of the unique benefits of using a psychological approach to studying crime is that:

Offenders comprise a homogeneous group.

Variations in criminal conduct between individuals are called inter-group differences.

The "Central Eight" risk/need factors that are most important in understanding criminal behaviour were proposed by Andrews and Bonta (2006).

Compared to other countries,the crime rate in Canada is high.

The phenomenon of decreased criminal activity with age is called the "age-crime curve".

The fact that fewer people are charged with crimes than are arrested,convicted of crimes than are charged,and receive custodial sentences than are convicted is referred to as the "crime funnel".

Compare and contrast major,moderate,and minor risk factors for crime,as identified by Andrews and Bonta (2006).

The preferred model of criminal psychology ascribed to in this text is the

The majority of crimes reflect ordinary individuals dealing with ordinary problems.

Variations in rates of crime and incarceration across countries seem to suggest differences in

Which of the following best describes the variation trends in the age of crime victims?

The Crime Severity Index measure severity of the offence by looking at the incarceration rates of those crimes.

Variations in criminal conduct within an individual across time are considered to be

Approximately 5 million crimes are reported annually in Canada.

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Learning and Environment Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

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