National Crime Victimization Survey and Bureau of Justice Statistics Answer: b Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 3 Level: Intermediate 6.. False Answer:
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CHAPTER 1
MEASURING AND UNDERSTANDING VIOLENCE
Chapter 1 Multiple Choice
Select the best answer to each question
1 What type of violence is committed every day in our homes, schools, businesses, and
on the streets, that includes acts such as murder, assault, and robbery?
a Interpersonal violence
b Personal violence
c Violent crime
d Nonviolent crime Answer: a
Objective: Be able to explain the meaning of violent crime Page number: 1
Level: Basic
2 Which of the following is/are cause(s) of violent crimes?
a Dysfunctional families and communities
b Drug addiction
c Mental illness
d All of the above Answer: d
Objective: Be able to explain the meaning of violent crime Page number: 1
Level: Intermediate
3 The fear of violence results from:
a Interactions with co-workers
b Family
c Neighbors
d Past victimizations Answer: d
Objective: Learn about the fear of crime Page number: 2
Level: Basic
4 Although studies have found that women and the elderly report higher levels of fear of crime than do men and younger people, these two groups are:
a Much more likely to be victimized by crime
b About equally likely to be victimized by crime
c Much less likely to be victimized by crime
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Objective: Learn about the fear of crime Page number: 3
Level: Intermediate
5 Information on violent and nonviolent crime is available from which two major sources?
c National Crime Victimization Survey and National Incident-Based Reporting System
d National Crime Victimization Survey and Bureau of Justice Statistics
Answer: b Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 3
Level: Intermediate
6 The Uniform Crime Report includes which of the following?
a Offenses known to the police
b Offenses not known to the police
c Offenses committed by juveniles only
d Offenses that do not require prison time
Answer: a Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 3
Level: Basic
7 Which of the following accurately describes the purpose of the Uniform Crime Report?
a To enable law enforcement agencies to exchange information about reported
crime
b To allow law enforcement agencies to arrest fugitives from other jurisdictions
c To assist law enforcement agencies in future crime planning and control
d Both a and c
Answer: a Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 4
Level: Intermediate
8 Which of the following is a limitation of the Uniform Crime Report?
a Including too much information about victims
b Over-reporting
c The dark figure of crime
d Detailed reports of crime incidents
Answer: c
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Level: Intermediate
9 The dark figure of crime can be defined as:
a Over-reported crime
b Unreported crime
c Crime that occurs at night
d Crime that has yet to occur
Answer: b Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 4
Level: Basic
10 The National Crime Victimization Survey includes which of the following?
a Incidents not reported to the police
b Detailed reports of crime incidents
c Trends affecting victims
d All of the above
Answer: d Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 5
Level: Intermediate
11 Data from the National Crime Victimization Survey is gathered from:
a Local police
b The FBI
c Surveys
d Newspapers
Answer: c Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 5
Level: Basic
12 Crime statistics provide:
a Demographic factors associated with violence, which allow researchers to conclude the basic reasons
b Demographic factors not associated with violence
c Demographic factors associated with violence, without providing the underlying reasons
d Demographic factors not associated with violence, without providing the underlying reasons
Answer: c Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime Page number: 6
Level: Intermediate
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a Collect, collate, and analyze information about crimes of violence
b Send out collected information to international agencies
c Work without assistance from other agencies
d All of the above
Answer: a Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime Page number: 6
Level: Intermediate
14 The fear of crime victimization strongly relates to which of the following distinct factors?
a Low household income
b Affluent household income
c Low household income and being a woman
d Affluent household income and being a woman
Answer: c Objective: Learn about the fear of crime Page number: 7
Level: Intermediate
15 Which category of people is most fearful of violent crimes?
c Juveniles
d Both men and women
Answer: b Objective: Learn about the fear of crime Page number: 8
Level: Basic
16 Research suggests that a child who comes from a home where a parent abuses alcohol is most likely to do which of the following?
a Develop alcohol abuse problems, especially males
b Be least likely to be separated from their biological parents
c Not develop violent criminal behaviors later in life
d Develop formidable and lasting relationships
Answer: a Objective: Become familiar with some general reasons for violent behavior Page number: 10
Level: Intermediate
17 Which type of influence includes factors that increase violent behaviors because of risks associated with dysfunctional relationships among family members?
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b Community
c Religious
d Familial
Answer: d Objective: Understand the dynamics of violence Page number: 12
Level: Basic
18 Typically, children who grow up in which type of homes have much higher risks of becoming drug or alcohol abusers?
b Loving
c Over-protective
d Nurturing
Answer: a Objective: Understand the dynamics of violence Page number: 13
Level: Basic
19 In order to identify the root causes of individual violence, we need to examine:
a The familiar influence
b The peer group influence
c The community influence
d The individual person and his or her environment
Answer: d Objective: Understand the dynamics of violence Page number: 13
Level: Intermediate
20 What can be described as a complex term encompassing riots, gang wars, etc.?
a Group influences
b Individual influences
c Familiar influences
d Community influences
Answer: d Objective: Understand the dynamics of violence Page number: 14
Level: Basic
Chapter 1 True-False
Select the best answer to each question
1 Interpersonal violence is committed every day in our homes, schools, businesses, and
on the streets
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b False Answer: a Objective: Be able to understand the meaning of violent crime Page number: 1
Level: Basic
2 Violent offenders tend to be disenfranchised street criminals or predatory gang members
a True
b False Answer: a Objective: Be able to understand the meaning of violent crime Page number: 1
Level: Basic
3 In many communities, the right to be free from fear has been replaced by the knowledge that most people will not be victims of violence at some time in their lives
a True
b False Answer: b Objective: Learn about the fear of crime Page number: 2
Level: Intermediate
4 Studies have found that men and juveniles report higher levels of fear of crime
a True
b False Answer: b Objective: Learn about the fear of crime Page number: 3
Level: Intermediate
5 Those individuals who are most fearful actually report the least victimization
a True
b False Answer: a Objective: Learn about the fear of crime Page number: 3
Level: Basic
6 The Uniform Crime Report and the National Victimization Survey are two very
instrumental sources of data on victimization
a True
b False Answer: a
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Level: Intermediate
7 The Uniform Crime Report gives an accurate number as to how much crime there
really is
a True
b False Answer: b Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 3
Level: Basic
8 The Uniform Crime Report is a nationwide reporting program that requires the
participation of all police departments
a True
b False Answer: b Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 4
Level: Intermediate
9 The National Crime Victimization Survey includes a detailed report of crime incidents,
victims involved, and trends affecting victims
a True
b False Answer: a Objective: Learn about reported and unreported crime Page number: 5
Level: Intermediate
10 Crime statistics provide us with demographic factors associated with violence, but the underlying reasons are not included
a True
b False Answer: a Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime Page number: 6
Level: Basic
11 The least important factor for delinquency and violence stems from individual and family influences
a True
b False Answer: a Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime
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12 How one is raised and the type of early socialization and community influences have something to do with the future behavior of an individual
a True
b False Answer: a Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime Page number: 12
Level: Intermediate
13 Familial influences include factors that decrease violent behavior because of the risks associated with dysfunctional relationships among family members
a True
b False Answer: b Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime Page number: 12
Level: Intermediate
14 Children who grow up in violent homes have a much higher risk of becoming drug and alcohol abusers or being involved in abusive relationships
a True
b False Answer: a Objective: Understand the dynamics of violence Page number: 13
Level: Intermediate
15 Interpersonal violence is a complex term that encompasses riots and gang wars
a True
b False Answer: b Objective: Understand the dynamics of violence Page number: 14
Level: Basic
Chapter 1 Fill in the Blank
1 The fear-victimization paradox is the concept of who is fearful and who should be fearful of
Answer: victimization Objective: Be able to understand the meaning of violent crime
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2 The Uniform Crime Reports includes offenses to law enforcement
agencies
Answer: reported
Objective: Be able to understand the meaning of violent crime Page number: 3
Level: Basic
3 The dark figure of crime is also known as crime
Answer: unreported Objective: Be able to understand the meaning of violent crime Page number: 4
Level: Basic
4 The National Crime Victimization Survey includes a report of data
on crime incidents, victims involved, and trends affecting victims
Answer: detailed
Objective: Be able to understand the meaning of violent crime Page number: 5
Level: Basic
5 The study of violence considers the interplay between individual, familial and influences experienced by a person
Answer: community Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime Page number: 7
Level: Difficult
6 The most important risk factors for delinquency stem from individual and influences
Answer: family Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime Page number: 7
Level: Difficult
7 The rise in violent crime parallels the rise in families abandoned by Answer: fathers
Objective: Become familiar with some general reasons for violent behavior
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8 Research suggests that some children turn to and substance abuse to compensate for their broken or poor family environments and upbringings
Answer: violence Objective: Understand the impact of violent crime Page number: 14
Level: Intermediate
9 Community violence includes and gang wars
Answer: riots Objective: Understanding the dynamics of violence Page number: 14
Level: Difficult
10 A disorderly community promotes violence because there are opportunities for criminal behavior
Answer: many Objective: Understanding the dynamics of violence Page number: 15
Level: Intermediate
Chapter 1 Matching
Match the key terns listed in Column 1 to the description in Column 2 Use each description only once
1 Fear-victimization paradox a Refers to all of the crime that goes
unreported
2 Uniform Crime Reports b Increased violent behavior because of
risks associated with dysfunctional relationships among family members
3 Dark figure of crime c Nationwide data center designed to
collect, collate, and analyze information about crimes of violence
4 Familial influences d Identifies biological and personal traits
that increase the likelihood of becoming a perpetrator of violence
5 Individual influences e The concept of who is fearful and who
should be fearful of victimization
6 Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (VICAP)
f Influences that include riots and gang wars
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include offenses reported to law enforcement agencies
8 Community influences h Breaks down key neurotransmitters, or
message-carrying chemicals, linked with mood, aggression, and pleasure
1 *e
2 *g
3 *a
4 *b
5 *d
6 *c
7 *f
8 *h Level: Basic
Chapter 1 Essay
1 Summarize why only some violent crimes are reported to the police What factors determine whether a crime is reported?
Answer: Answers should include fear of retaliation, fear of embarrassment, and whether
or not the offense is viewed as a private matter Victims may be involved in the criminal activity and the seriousness of the offense
Objective: Be able to explain the meaning of violent crime Page number: 2
Level: Basic
2 Discuss the Uniform Crime Reports and National Crime Victimization Survey Discuss
how they are similar Discuss how they differ
Answer: Answers should address the point that the UCR only includes offenses known to the police The NCVS includes offenses not reported to the police The UCR and NCVS
both try to give a picture as to how much crime actually occurs
Objective: Be able to explain the meaning of violent crime Page number: 3-6
Level: Intermediate
3 Summarize the different influences of violence Discuss the key factors Discuss why some individuals raised in violent dysfunctional families or communities do not become violent
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Objective: Understand the dynamics of violence Page number: 7-14
Level: Difficult
Chapter 1 Critical Thinking
1 What are some potential explanations for the fear and effect of violent crime?
Answer: Answers should include these potential items past victimizations: the media, interactions with people who are knowledgeable about or have witnessed crime, and the fear-victimization paradox
Objective: Be able to explain the meaning of crime Page number: 3
Level: Difficult
2 Develop an argument that genetics is a powerful factor in predicting behavior
Answer: Answers should mention biological and personal traits, mental illness, ADHD, MOAO gene, and exposure to toxins
Objective: Become familiar with some general reasons for violent behavior Page number: 8
Level: Difficult