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What is one argument regarding the impact of technological shifts on crime rates?
What is one argument regarding the impact of technological shifts on crime rates?
COVID-19 has led to a significant increase in serious violent crimes.
COVID-19 has led to a significant increase in serious violent crimes.
False
Name one social movement that has emerged in the last decade.
Name one social movement that has emerged in the last decade.
Black Lives Matter
The emergence of COVID-19 has been described as 'the largest __________ experiment in history'.
The emergence of COVID-19 has been described as 'the largest __________ experiment in history'.
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Match the types of crime patterns with their observed changes during COVID-19:
Match the types of crime patterns with their observed changes during COVID-19:
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According to research, what partly explains the increases in certain crime rates in Canada and the United States in recent years?
According to research, what partly explains the increases in certain crime rates in Canada and the United States in recent years?
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The principle suggesting that crime occurs in cycles over long periods of time was proposed by __________.
The principle suggesting that crime occurs in cycles over long periods of time was proposed by __________.
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The COVID-19 pandemic had no impact on the patterns of crime.
The COVID-19 pandemic had no impact on the patterns of crime.
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What event in the 1960s contributed to the increase in burglary rates?
What event in the 1960s contributed to the increase in burglary rates?
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Crime rates started to decrease significantly in the 1980s.
Crime rates started to decrease significantly in the 1980s.
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What two technological changes contributed to increased household theft in the 1960s?
What two technological changes contributed to increased household theft in the 1960s?
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The adoption of __________ gasoline was a policy that some believe contributed to lower rates of criminal behaviour.
The adoption of __________ gasoline was a policy that some believe contributed to lower rates of criminal behaviour.
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Which of the following is NOT cited as an explanation for the decrease in crime rates in the 1990s?
Which of the following is NOT cited as an explanation for the decrease in crime rates in the 1990s?
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Match the following decades with their corresponding crime rate trends:
Match the following decades with their corresponding crime rate trends:
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The rise of the internet in the 1990s had no impact on crime patterns.
The rise of the internet in the 1990s had no impact on crime patterns.
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What social factor is linked to reduced involvement in gangs and criminal activities?
What social factor is linked to reduced involvement in gangs and criminal activities?
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Study Notes
Crime Patterns Over Time
- 1950s: Low crime rates, economic prosperity, societal safety.
- 1960s: Crime rates increased, alongside social and political unrest. Household theft/burglaries rose due to women working/attending school, and more available consumer goods.
- 1980s: Crime rates in most categories increased.
- 1990s: Significant decline in crime rates, likely due to stricter gun control, more jobs, economic opportunities, potential abortion/birth control impact, and environmental lead reduction.
- 1990s (cont): Increased internet usage altered crime types, favoring less detectable/prosecutable offenses (cons/scams). Technology increases the "dark figure" of crime (unreported/undetected crime).
- Recent Years (Canada/US): Increases in property-related crimes, potentially due to increased social unrest (e.g., Occupy Wall Street, Black Lives Matter).
- Historical patterns suggest crime cycles, echoing the social unrest of the 1960s.
COVID-19 and Crime Patterns
- COVID-19 lockdowns: Society-wide impact on daily life; significant shift in routine activities.
- Initial Data: Little change in violent crimes; reduced residential break-ins and motor vehicle thefts in some areas; possibly reflecting reductions in crimes typically committed in groups.
- Violent crimes committed alone (e.g., homicide, assault): largely unchanged.
- Potential for increased drug use/alcohol consumption could influence crime rates.
- Overall pandemic effect still under study.
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Description
Explore the evolving landscape of crime from the 1950s through recent years. This quiz examines historical crime trends, societal influences, and the impact of technology on crime rates. Delve into the effects of social movements and economic changes on criminal activity across different decades.
