Criminology Quiz

Who is the theorist most associated with labelling theory?

The theory that suggests that individuals are deviant because they have been tagged as deviant by society is _____

Which of the following is NOT a type of new critical theories?

What is the critical theory that attempts to explain criminality through transcendental or religious approahces?

Elliot's Integrative Theory combines all of the following except:

Which of the following is a tenet of critical criminology?

What is the primary critique of the use of crime typologies?

Thornberry's interactional theory is an integration of which three theories?

According to radical criminologists, crime is caused by _____

A serial killer who is considered a "thrill seeker" and who murders for creature comforts, profit, or pleasure is thought to have which typology?

Which nations has the highest homicide rate in which a firearm was used?

The most feared type of robbers are referred to as _______

Individuals who live in a subculture in which violance is an acceptable problem-solving mechanism are what type of offenders?

Killing four or more victims at one location on a single occaision is called _________

In many violent crimes, victims contribute to their own harm
True False

Which of the following is not considered one of the characteristics of wife abusers?

Which of the following is not an historical event that suggests violence is part of the American psyche?

The killing of several victims in three ore more separate incidents over several weeks, months, or years is ___________

Which of the following types of robbers would be associated with career criminals?

_________ deal in stolen property.

Which of the following is another term for pickpocket?

_______ criminals tend to commit crimes like larceny/theft and burglary on a regular basis.

Which of the following types of burglars are the least skilled thieves?

Inventory shrinkage in the retail industry is also referred to as what?

Which crime makes up the largest category of the UCR index?

Which of the following pass bad checks or documents?

________ represent the aristocracy of the professional criminal world

Which of the following is a characteristic of a professional criminal?

A pyramid scheme is synonymous with what type of scheme?