Understanding Criminal Behavior in an Interdisciplinary Context

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What is a common characteristic of a typical offender profile according to the text?

Stable family situation

Excellent problem-solving skills

High levels of education

History of drugs/alcohol (correct)

In Canadians' ranking of issues of concern, where does crime and violence rank?

2nd

1st

10th

7th (correct)

What is one of the measures implemented by conservative governments as part of their tough on crime agenda?

Abolishing early parole for non-violent first-time federal offenders (correct)

Providing early parole for non-violent first-time federal offenders

Reducing offender accountability

Increasing inmate rights and privileges

What is the priority outlined in the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA)?

Protection of society Signup and view all the answers

According to studies mentioned in the text, what is the level of influence academic contributions have on government information?

No influence Signup and view all the answers

How effective do Canadians perceive crime prevention to be in recent years?

Highly effective now than before Signup and view all the answers

What type of charges have seen a general decline since 1991 in Canada?

Adult charges related to administration of justice Signup and view all the answers

Which factors should be identified first when tailoring interventions for offenders?

Immediate, situational factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective approach to use when conducting a research analysis on determinants of crime?

Meta-analysis Signup and view all the answers

Which area incurs the highest cost related to crime in Canada?

Victimization costs Signup and view all the answers

Where does crime tend to increase the most across the provinces of Canada?

The Northern and Western provinces Signup and view all the answers

How does Canada's rate of incarceration compare to other countries?

Canada has one of the lowest rates of incarceration globally Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT listed in the text as contributing to criminal behavior?

High level of education Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is a limitation of media's portrayal of crime?

Media sensationalizes crime cases Signup and view all the answers

Where can a better understanding of crime be obtained according to the text?

From empirical sources such as law, sociology, and psychology Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about public perceptions of criminal justice agencies based on the text?

Many Canadians believe the overall crime rate has decreased Signup and view all the answers

In what areas are some members of the public less confident regarding criminal justice agencies?

Police prevention, courts giving appropriate sentences, rehabilitating offenders, and parole supervising offenders in the community Signup and view all the answers

'Sensitivity to both legal and cultural issues' must be reflected in which context according to the text?

Psychological responses to criminal behavior Signup and view all the answers

Why should crime be considered a major public policy concern in Canada?

About 80% of Canadians impacted by crime in some way Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of crime on Canadians according to the text?

About 80% of Canadians are impacted by crime in one way or another Signup and view all the answers

How are victims' concerns addressed in the criminal justice system?

Increased rights for victims, such as information and participation Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a need for better communication of empirical findings to the Canadian public regarding corrections and parole?

Public confidence is low Signup and view all the answers

How does the incarceration rate in Canada compare to that of the United States?

Canada has a lower incarceration rate than the US Signup and view all the answers

Why is Canada still considered to be in fairly good shape despite its incarceration rate when compared to Western Europe?

Lower rates compared to Western Europe Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used in the UK for the application of psychology to the legal system?

Correctional Psychology Signup and view all the answers

According to the Personal, Interpersonal, and Community-Reinforcement Model (PIC-R), what influences the decision to engage in criminal behavior?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 'Big Four' factors associated with criminal conduct?

Emotional intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What do the weights assigned to crimes in the Police Reported Crime Severity Index (PRCSI) depend on?

Actual sentences handed down by courts Signup and view all the answers

In which age group are females more likely than men to be victims of violent crime?

30-44 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors NOT typically considered criminogenic (empirically related to criminal conduct)?

High IQ Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the Criminal Justice System do people have the least confidence in according to public perception?

Corrections rehabilitating offenders Signup and view all the answers

What type of offenders are typically less than 5% likely to end up with a federal sentence according to the text?

Offenders with short sentences Signup and view all the answers

'Proximal' determinants of crime are best described as:

'Immediate, situational' determinants Signup and view all the answers