CRIMINOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% COMPLETE ANSWERS.
A teenager is accused of committing a violent crime against another. He insists
that he was told to commit the crime by voices in his head. The voices evidently
told him that he had to listen to them or everyone in the world would die. What
kind of motive would the teenager MOST likely offer for his crime?
insanity
Amelia is studying Spanish in school. Her teacher explains to her that there are
two different ways to address a person when you speak Spanish. If it is your
friend, you might use the term, "Tu" but if it is someone you don't know well or an
authority figure, you use "Usted." Although Amelia's teacher is originally from
Bolivia, she says that this applies universally in Spanish culture. What would this
principle be an example of?
norm
What is deviant in one place or in one time period may not be deviant in other
places or in other time periods.
True
What would be an example of a deviance that is not a crime
a person who cuts in line at an amusement park ride
Sofia is a criminologist who is performing a study on gangs in Chicago. For the
first few weeks, she doesn't talk to any of the gang members. She just follows
them in an unmarked car and watches them from afar to gather information. What
kind of technique is Sofia using to study this human behavior?
observation
At the school, it is customary for parents to park their cars along the road during
pickup time. They pull to the side in case a bus or official needs to get past and
then wait for their child to come out. What action would be the BEST example of
deviant behavior?
A father in a hurry pulls around all the other parents to park in front of the door.
There is a hunt for someone who has been committing violent crimes all
throughout a county. Law enforcement have gathered evidence at every scene
and attempted to find the perpetrator, with no result. They ask Renaldo to look at
the previous crimes, hoping that by looking at the facts of those crimes, he might
give them some insight as to the person who is committing them. What category
would Renaldo's career MOST closely fall into?
criminology
Which resident is MOST likely to respond to a survey about the police
department's performance?
an elderly man who was the victim of a home invasion last year
The mayor in Ilan's city complains to him that the number of new recruits to the
police department seems to be dwindling. He wants to know why fewer people
are willing to consider working in law enforcement. What part of the Uniform
Crime Report might contain useful data for Ilan to share with the mayor?
LEOKA
, A man has been rushed to the emergency room because he is suffering extreme
chest pain. The doctors begin working on him immediately. A co-worker of the
patient inquires at the waiting room desk, asking the nurse, Oliver, for an update
on his friend. Oliver understands that the co-worker is only concerned but
informs him that he cannot divulge information to anyone unless the patient has
given permission. Oliver explains that he could lose his job and be charged with a
crime if he did so. What is Oliver's situation an example of?
law
Elena has been hired by the mayor of a busy city to evaluate the latest crime
statistics. He tells Elena that the city has seen a rise in violent crime, and he
would like to know if there is a reason or pattern to it. What title would MOST
likely describe Elena's profession?
criminal justice professional
Jack is enjoying a day at the beach with some friends. One friend needs to run to
the store for sandwiches, and Jack offers to drive. They leave their things on the
beach, jumping into Jack's Jeep. Unfortunately, as they pull onto the road,
another car fails to slow down and hits them. The other driver is upset, even
though she is the one who hit Jack. When police get to the scene, she points out
to the officers that Jack was driving barefooted. "You're not supposed to do
that!" she cries out. She repeats what her driver's ed instructor taught her, that it
might cause a driver to slip and take their foot off the pedals. The officer
acknowledges that driving without shoes might be dangerous but does not give
Jack a ticket. What is the MOST plausible reason for this?
While driving without footwear might be dangerous, it is not illegal.
To be found guilty of breaking the law, a prosecutor must prove that the person
committed the crime. Once this is proven, the guilty verdict is rendered by the
court.
False
When a defendant is accused of breaking the law, prosecutors must prove that he
had criminal intent. What Latin phrase describes criminal intent?
mens rea
Taking something that does not belong to you becomes a crime when there is a
_____ against it.
law
Aaron has been a police detective for many years. He has seen crimes committed
by hardened criminals and by quiet housewives. Aaron feels that every person is
capable of committing a crime. For him, it is not a matter of if but more of a matter
of when. He believes that even the nicest of people can do awful things if they
feel threatened. Freud would say that this trait is what part of every human's
personality?
id
What influence did the theories of Gall and Lorenzo have on the theories of
Charles Darwin?
He agreed with Gall and Lorenzo, saying that their theories fit with his idea of evolution.
A crime has been committed on a popular college campus. Police have
suspicions about who committed the crime, but a professor named William H.
WITH 100% COMPLETE ANSWERS.
A teenager is accused of committing a violent crime against another. He insists
that he was told to commit the crime by voices in his head. The voices evidently
told him that he had to listen to them or everyone in the world would die. What
kind of motive would the teenager MOST likely offer for his crime?
insanity
Amelia is studying Spanish in school. Her teacher explains to her that there are
two different ways to address a person when you speak Spanish. If it is your
friend, you might use the term, "Tu" but if it is someone you don't know well or an
authority figure, you use "Usted." Although Amelia's teacher is originally from
Bolivia, she says that this applies universally in Spanish culture. What would this
principle be an example of?
norm
What is deviant in one place or in one time period may not be deviant in other
places or in other time periods.
True
What would be an example of a deviance that is not a crime
a person who cuts in line at an amusement park ride
Sofia is a criminologist who is performing a study on gangs in Chicago. For the
first few weeks, she doesn't talk to any of the gang members. She just follows
them in an unmarked car and watches them from afar to gather information. What
kind of technique is Sofia using to study this human behavior?
observation
At the school, it is customary for parents to park their cars along the road during
pickup time. They pull to the side in case a bus or official needs to get past and
then wait for their child to come out. What action would be the BEST example of
deviant behavior?
A father in a hurry pulls around all the other parents to park in front of the door.
There is a hunt for someone who has been committing violent crimes all
throughout a county. Law enforcement have gathered evidence at every scene
and attempted to find the perpetrator, with no result. They ask Renaldo to look at
the previous crimes, hoping that by looking at the facts of those crimes, he might
give them some insight as to the person who is committing them. What category
would Renaldo's career MOST closely fall into?
criminology
Which resident is MOST likely to respond to a survey about the police
department's performance?
an elderly man who was the victim of a home invasion last year
The mayor in Ilan's city complains to him that the number of new recruits to the
police department seems to be dwindling. He wants to know why fewer people
are willing to consider working in law enforcement. What part of the Uniform
Crime Report might contain useful data for Ilan to share with the mayor?
LEOKA
, A man has been rushed to the emergency room because he is suffering extreme
chest pain. The doctors begin working on him immediately. A co-worker of the
patient inquires at the waiting room desk, asking the nurse, Oliver, for an update
on his friend. Oliver understands that the co-worker is only concerned but
informs him that he cannot divulge information to anyone unless the patient has
given permission. Oliver explains that he could lose his job and be charged with a
crime if he did so. What is Oliver's situation an example of?
law
Elena has been hired by the mayor of a busy city to evaluate the latest crime
statistics. He tells Elena that the city has seen a rise in violent crime, and he
would like to know if there is a reason or pattern to it. What title would MOST
likely describe Elena's profession?
criminal justice professional
Jack is enjoying a day at the beach with some friends. One friend needs to run to
the store for sandwiches, and Jack offers to drive. They leave their things on the
beach, jumping into Jack's Jeep. Unfortunately, as they pull onto the road,
another car fails to slow down and hits them. The other driver is upset, even
though she is the one who hit Jack. When police get to the scene, she points out
to the officers that Jack was driving barefooted. "You're not supposed to do
that!" she cries out. She repeats what her driver's ed instructor taught her, that it
might cause a driver to slip and take their foot off the pedals. The officer
acknowledges that driving without shoes might be dangerous but does not give
Jack a ticket. What is the MOST plausible reason for this?
While driving without footwear might be dangerous, it is not illegal.
To be found guilty of breaking the law, a prosecutor must prove that the person
committed the crime. Once this is proven, the guilty verdict is rendered by the
court.
False
When a defendant is accused of breaking the law, prosecutors must prove that he
had criminal intent. What Latin phrase describes criminal intent?
mens rea
Taking something that does not belong to you becomes a crime when there is a
_____ against it.
law
Aaron has been a police detective for many years. He has seen crimes committed
by hardened criminals and by quiet housewives. Aaron feels that every person is
capable of committing a crime. For him, it is not a matter of if but more of a matter
of when. He believes that even the nicest of people can do awful things if they
feel threatened. Freud would say that this trait is what part of every human's
personality?
id
What influence did the theories of Gall and Lorenzo have on the theories of
Charles Darwin?
He agreed with Gall and Lorenzo, saying that their theories fit with his idea of evolution.
A crime has been committed on a popular college campus. Police have
suspicions about who committed the crime, but a professor named William H.
