Assuming that something that is true in one case is true in all cases
What is overgeneralization
100
The study of why people commit crime
What is criminology
100
The official source of crime data in the United States
What is the UCR
100
This school is based on the concept of free will
What is the classical school
100
The intent behind the criminal act; "evil mind"
What is mens rea
200
Looking at phenomena according to personal views, regardless of fact
What is selective observation
200
A criminal justice professional's ability to decide how the case should proceed at every turn
What is discretion
200
The idea that minor infractions lead to major crime
What is broken window theory
200
The study of skulls
What is phrenology
200
The prohibited act, conduct, or behavior; "evil act"
What is actus reus
300
Interviews and participant observations are examples of this research method
What is qualitative
300
Based on the view that training/mentoring is best when experienced officers assist new officers
What is a craft
300
A weekly meeting where crime trends are reviewed and precinct commanders are held accountable
What is COMPSTAT
300
This theory focuses on three elements: a motivated offender, the absence of a capable guardian, and a suitable victim.
What is routine activities theory
300
The defense of crime related to young age, insanity, mistake, intoxication, or duress
What is defense of excuse
400
Data that the researcher obtains through the use of an instrument
What is indirectly observable data
400
Governed by many rules, policies, and procedures
What is a bureaucracy
400
Drug markets moved off the streets in to more private areas. This is known as?
What is the transformation of drug markets
400
This theory focuses on areas with low SES, ethnic heterogeneity, and high rates of residential mobility.
What is social disorganization theory
400
This code was developed in Sumer in 2100 BCE, and is earliest set of written laws.
What is Code of Ur-Namma
500
A statement asserting what a researcher believes is the correct answer to a question motivating the research
What is a hypothesis
500
The meaning of "nullum crimen sine lege, nulla poena sine lege."
What is "there can be no crime without law, there can be no punishment without law."
500
The Supreme Court case that held that "reasonable suspicion based on articulable facts is adequate to conduct a stop and protective frisk for weapons."
What is Terry v. Ohio
500
This expansion of strain theory focuses on the American Dream and its emphasis on the economy over other social institutions.
What is institutional anomie theory
500
Offenses where you can be punished without regard to your state of mind