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In his theory of anomie, sociologist Robert Merton applied the sociological concepts first identified by Emile Durkheim to criminology. Discuss the foundations of Merton's anomie theory and the social adaptations found within this strain theory.Answer
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a. A lack of suitable targets to burglarize
b. Increased police patrols in the neighborhood
c. Other burglars moving into the area
d. Fred becoming recognizable in the area
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Fred is a 20-year-old who lives in a large metropolitan city. He graduated high school but decided that he would get a job immediately following high school instead of going to college. He thought making money at that moment was more important than furthering his education. Now, Fred realizes he is stuck at a dead-end job making minimum wage and is tired of working so many hours and making so little money. Fred is thinking about committing various crimes in order to supplement his income.
In order for people to best protect their personal property from people like Fred, they would need to improve the effectiveness of crime _________________, which are people who serve as guardians of property or people who can help control would-be criminals.
a. abolishers
b. blockers
c. discouragers
d. preventers
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If more criminals are sent to prison, the crime rate should go down. This is referred to as the _____ effect.
a. incarceration
b. prison
c. incapacitation
d. recidivism
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Explain the relationship between race/ethnicity and victimization.
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According to Finkelhor and Asigian's research on typologies of victimization, __________ refers to the victim having some quality or skill that an offender wants to obtain or use which may increase their chances of victimization.
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Psychological reaction to a highly stressful event which includes symptoms of depression, anxiety, and recurring nightmares is known as ______.
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________ is provided for victims who feel isolated, vulnerable, and in need of immediate services.
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______________ is the study of the victim's role in criminal events.
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Christopher is a 17-year-old high school senior who is constantly getting into arguments with his mother. She believes he should have a 9 p.m. curfew and that he should not hang out with certain people in certain neighborhoods. She is fearful he will become a victim of crime. Christopher believes he is a strong man who should not have a curfew and that he can protect himself.One afternoon Christopher is speaking to his friend Johnny on the phone. His mother is secretly listening to their conversation and realizes that Johnny was robbed at the corner store a few blocks from his house. Johnny is trying to recruit Christopher to help him retaliate against his attacker. Johnny knows the attacker is a kid who lives a few blocks away from him. According to the deviant place theory, which term best describes Johnny's desire to retaliate against his attacker?a. Honor codeb. Code of the playgroundc. Prison rulesd. Street code
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a. homeless
b. drug addicted
c. mentally ill
d. middle class
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Christopher is convinced that if he carries a weapon, he will not be victimized. He is trying to convince his mother that when he turns 18, he should be allowed to carry a gun. What does the research say about victimization and carrying a weapon?
a. Males who carried weapons were half as likely to be victimized as those who did not.
b. Males who carried weapons were twice as likely to be victimized as those who did not.
c. Males who carried weapons were three times more likely to be victimized as those who did not.
d. Males who carried weapons were three times less likely to be victimized as those who did not.
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Beth was a victim of childhood physical and sexual abuse. She is now 40 years old and is a well-respected journalist who works for a nationally known magazine. She also travels around the country speaking to crime victims.Beth conducts a lot of research on children of abuse. According to the published research on children who are abused, which of the following is not a likely characteristic of victims?a. Suffer lower self-esteemb. Are more suicidal as adultsc. Are abused as adultsd. Have successful careers
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Surveys reveal that ____ percent of the general public have been victimized by crime at least once in their lives.
a. 25
b. 55
c. 75
d. 95
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According to routine activities theory, which of the following is considered a motivated offender?
a. Addict population
b. Casual offenders
c. Those living in poverty
d. Juveniles
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According to the routine activities theory, all of the following are considered capable guardians except ______.
a. police officers
b. homeowners
c. security systems
d. teenage boys
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What category of victim precipitation occurs when the victim exhibits some personal characteristic that unknowingly either threatens or encourages the attacker?
a. Impulsive precipitation
b. Passive precipitation
c. Reflexive precipitation
d. Active precipitation
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Tom has been repeatedly victimized while wearing the home team's football jersey while sitting on the visiting team's side of the football field. The _____ aspect of repeat victimization accounts for Tom's troubles.
a. target vulnerability
b. target gratifiability
c. target hostility
d. target antagonism
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Victimization risk is influenced by marital status. Which of the following groups has the lowest rate of victimization?
a. Widowers and divorced people
b. Widows and widowers
c. Widows and single people
d. Divorced and single people
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People living in rural areas have a victimization rate almost __________ than that of city dwellers.
a. 25 percent higher
b. 50 percent higher
c. 25 percent lower
d. 50 percent lower
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The treatment rape survivors receive from legal, medical, and mental health services is sometimes so destructive that victims cannot help feeling _____.
a. "re-tried"
b. "re-blamed"
c. "re-raped"
d. "re-pained"