Important Terms
Define 'Deviance'
rule-breaking behavior that which fails to conform to societal norms and expectations
What is 'Learning Theory'?
People learn criminal behavior from those around them
The NCVS shows a higher amount of crime than the UCR
True
If an individual attacks someone solely because they are of a different race, that could be considered a ____
Hate Crime
Define 'Hierarchy Rule'
In multiple offense situations, only the most serious crime contributes to an agency’s monthly crime totals
What is 'Behavioral Theory'?
Criminal behavior is learned throughout our lives through interactions with our environment and through a series of rewards and punishments
Mental Institutions are included in the 5 buckets of the CJ system
True
They are included in the Detainment bucket
a network for the distribution of narcotics across multiple cities, with hierarchies of leadership, would be an example of_____
Organized Crime
Define 'Natural Law'
a set of universal truths, principles, and rules that govern morality and are inherent in people
What is 'Social Control Theory'?
People’s relationships, commitments, values, norms, and beliefs encourage them not to break the law
Atavism Theory is widely accepted and used by many in the CJ system
False
Atavism Theory has been generally disregarded a pseudoscience and deemed incredibly discriminatory
If a CEO knowingly falsifies financial statements to deceive investors and inflate stock prices, that would be considered ____
White Collar Crime
Define 'Mala in Se'
“wrong in itself” ; a crime that is considered wrong in and of itself
ie: murder, arson, rape
What is 'Labeling Theory'?
Criminal behavior is often a result of society labeling individuals as criminal
The legal approach to crime states that crime is bad because it is inherently wrong
False
This is considered the religious approach
Someone repeatedly disrupting a public event by loudly shouting and causing a disturbance is considered a _____
Crime against Public Order
Define 'Actus Reus'
Physical acts that make up elements of the crime
What is 'Strain Theory'?
Crime results from the inability of people to attain socially prescribed goals by socially prescribed means
There is more crime in cities simply because it is easier to get away with due to the large amount of people
False
There is more crime in cities due to socioeconomic factors a vast majority of the time
Plotting to overthrow the government or espionage against the nation would be considered ______
Crimes against the State