42 Questions
Which field focuses on understanding crime and its causes?
Criminology
What are the three components of the criminal justice system?
Cops, courts, and corrections
What is the goal of both criminal justice and criminology?
To prevent crime
Which of the following best describes the reason for the repeal of prohibition in the 1920s?
The banning of alcohol was ineffective in reducing crime
What are criminogenic factors?
Factors that increase the likelihood of crime occurring
What do criminology theories study?
The factors that lead to an increase in crime
What is the purpose of creating new theories in criminology?
To paint a clearer picture of crime
What is the role of a hypothesis in criminology?
To test the validity of a theory
Which of the following is NOT one of the six criteria for a 'good' criminological theory?
Empirical validity
Why is it important for theories in criminology to be testable?
To make them stronger
Which of the following is NOT considered a perspective that criminologists use to study crime?
Historical
What is the main focus of the criminal justice system?
Addressing the consequences of crime
What is the difference between the 'why' in criminal justice and the 'why' in criminology?
Motive vs. causes
Which of the following is a criminogenic factor?
Sociological theories
What was one of the unintended consequences of prohibition in the 1920s?
Increase in crime
What is the purpose of criminology?
To understand crime and its causes
Which of the following is NOT one of the six criteria for a 'good' criminological theory?
Falsifiability
What is the purpose of testing a theory in criminology?
To disprove it
Which of the following is a criteria for a 'good' criminological theory that refers to its simplicity?
Parsimony
What is the role of specialists in the evaluation of research findings and claims in criminology?
To examine the results and claims made by the original researchers
Which of the following is NOT a perspective that criminologists use to study crime?
Historical
What is the main focus of the criminal justice system?
Addressing crime
What is the goal of both criminal justice and criminology?
Preventing crime
Which of the following is NOT a perspective used by criminologists to study crime?
Economic theories
Which of the following is NOT a criminogenic factor?
Law enforcement presence
Which of the following is NOT one of the six criteria for a 'good' criminological theory?
Falsifiability
What is the purpose of creating new theories in criminology?
To address original causes of crime
Which term was coined by sociologist Edwin Sutherland to refer to crimes committed by individuals of high social status in the course of their occupation?
White-collar crime
What is the main characteristic of white-collar criminals according to the text?
They are opportunistic and intelligent
What is the main difference between white-collar crimes and blue-collar crimes according to the text?
White-collar crimes involve financial exploitation, while blue-collar crimes involve physical violence
Which of the following is NOT a form of fraud?
Forgery
What is the actus reus of embezzlement?
Misusing assets
What is the purpose of money laundering?
To make illegally obtained money appear legitimate
Which bank was fined for allowing money laundering by drug cartels?
Wachovia Bank
Which of the following best describes the act of extortion?
Threatening harm to gain a benefit
What is the main difference between extortion and bribery?
Extortion involves threatening harm, while bribery involves offering financial incentives
What is the potential harm that can be inflicted in cases of extortion?
Personal, reputational, financial, or physical harm
How is bribery different from extortion in terms of the parties involved?
Bribery involves both the person offering the bribe and the person accepting it as offenders, while extortion has a clear victim and offender
What is the main characteristic of white-collar crime?
It is more sophisticated than blue-collar crime.
Which agencies are commonly involved in investigating and prosecuting white-collar crime in the United States?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
What is the mens rea requirement for white-collar crimes?
The offender must have specific knowledge and intention to produce financial gain.
What is the actus reus requirement for white-collar crimes?
The offender must act in a way that demonstrates concealment or exploitation against a victim.
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