Chapter 11
Which of the following is a mission-oriented serial killer? A) An offender who kills for profit B) An offender who kills victims he believes to be evil C) An offender who kills during the commission of other crimes D) An offender who gain sexual pleasure from killing
An offender who kills victims he believes to be evil
________ are at the greatest risk of experience workplace violence.
Bartenders
Feminist perspectives see the sexual aspect of rape as dominating over the power dynamics. T/F
False
In the U.S., the risk of stranger assault is high. T/F
False
John commits a bank robbery. During the robbery, a customer of the bank is killed. John cannot be convicted of first-degree murder because he did not intend to kill anyone T/F
False
Most child sexual abusers tend to be exhibit extremely similar personal characteristics and life experiences. T/F
False
Most hate crimes are committed by organized hate groups and their members T/F
False
Most victims of childhood sexual abuse become child molesters as adults. T/F
False
Rejected stalkers spy on their victims in preparation for sexual attacks. T/F
False
Some states still do not consider spousal rape to be a crime. T/F
False
The majority of robbers commit crimes because of financial need for basic necessities T/F
False
The majority of workplace homicides are committed by current or former employees of the workplace. T/F
False
An unlawful killing during the commission of another crime Homicide First-degree murder Second-degree murder Third-degree murder Felony murder
Felony murder
Murder that is planned and premeditated, and involves malice aforethought Homicide First-degree murder Second-degree murder Third-degree murder Felony murder
First-degree murder
________ is premeditated murder. A) First-degree murder B) Second-degree murder C) Third-degree murder D) Negligent homicide
First-degree murder
George is 30 years old. Which of the following activities that George engages in would be classified as the commercial sexual exploitation of a child? A) George has sex with his 10-year-old niece. B) George beats his 12-year-old son with a belt. C) George takes pornographic photos of his 8-year-old daughter and sells them online. D) George sexually molests his neighbor's 9-year-old son.
George takes pornographic photos of his 8-year-old daughter and sells them online.
Serial killers who derive psychological pleasure from killing: Comfort serial Killer Hedonistic serial killer Visionary serial killer Power Seeker
Hedonistic serial Killer
Threats of parental punishment are more likely to deter a bully than the threat of punishment by the police. T/F
True
Which of the following is an example of a nonprimary homicide? A) A man who regularly abuses his wife kills her during an abusive event. B) A woman is tired of the loud barking noises made by her next-door neighbor's dog and kills the dog. The dog's owner kills her in retaliation. C) Two men meet in a bar and get into an argument over the Super Bowl, during which one man stabs and kills the other. D) A woman arrives home from work to find her spouse having sex with a neighbor. She shoots her spouse.
Two men meet in a bar and get into an argument over the Super Bowl, during which one man stabs and kills the other.
The most likely felony to result in a homicide is ________. A) robbery B) aggravated assault C) grand theft D) arson
robbery
The most common motivation for hate crimes is ________ bias.
racial
________ robberies occur in commercial settings.
Institutional
A(n) ________ offense is the incident that begins the homicide.
Sibling
Which of the following is a personal robbery? A) A bank robbery B) A robbery of a gas station C) A robbery of a convenience store D) A robbery on the street
A robbery on the street
In which way are male and female robbers similar? A) Both male and female robbers are primarily motivated by economic incentives. B) Both male and female robbers almost always use firearms during the commission of a robbery. C) The use of physical violence is common among both male and female robbers. D) Both male and female robbers are equally likely to target female victims.
Both male and female robbers are primarily motivated by economic incentives.
Serial killers motivated by financial or material gain Comfort serial Killer Hedonistic serial killer Visionary serial killer Power Seeker
Comfort serial killer
Female serial killers generally target strangers rather than acquaintances. T/F
False
Judah posts false and embarrassing rumors about his ex-girlfriend on social media. This is an example of ________.
Cyberbullying
________ involves the use of electronic communication to harass individuals
Cyberstalking
A(n)________ killer is a female serial killer who murders as the result of the influence of a charismatic personality.
Disciple
________ are conditions, usually situational, which increase the likelihood of a violent outburst but are not necessary to produce that response. A) Predisposers B) Precipitants C) Facilitators D) Situationalists
Facilitators
Anonymity involves robbers who target drug dealers and who make a significant effort to ensure they will have no contact with the victim after the crime. T/F
False
The willful killing of one human being by another Homicide First-degree murder Second-degree murder Third-degree murder Felony murder
Homicide
________ refers to how robbers who target drug dealers devote a significant amount of resources to minimize the likelihood of coming into contact with their victims after the crime. A) Anonymity B) Intimidation C) Hypervigilance D) Selective disinhibition
Hypervigilance
Stalkers with poor social skills who have a romantic interest in their victims Predatory stalkers Intimacy-seeking stalkers Rejected stalkers Incompetent suitors Resentful vendetta-motivated stalkers
Incompetent suitors
Stalkers who see their victims as soul mates and want to establish a loving relationship with them Predatory stalkers Intimacy-seeking stalkers Rejected stalkers Incompetent suitors Resentful vendetta-motivated stalkers
Intimacy-seeking stalkers
Which of the following statements regarding prison rape is true? A) The majority of state and federal prison inmates have reported experiencing at least one incidence of sexual victimization. B) Most sexual aggressors in prison do not consider themselves to be homosexual. C) The primary motivation for sexual assaults in prison is sexual release. D) Non-heterosexual inmates are less likely to be sexually victimized.
Most sexual aggressors in prison do not consider themselves to be homosexual.
Which of the following juveniles is at the greatest risk of academic, mental health, and behavioral problems? A) Theresa, who is frequently bullied by her classmates B) Alicia, who bullies other children on a regular basis C) Maria, who is not involved in bullying as either a bully or a victim D) Natalie, who bullies other children and who is also bullied herself
Natalie, who bullies other children and who is also bullied herself
Serial killers that play a type of cat-and-mouse game with the victim Comfort serial Killer Hedonistic serial killer Visionary serial killer Power Seeker
Power seeker
Stalkers who spy on their victims in preparation for a sexual attack Predatory stalkers Intimacy-seeking stalkers Rejected stalkers Incompetent suitors Resentful vendetta-motivated stalkers
Predatory stalkers
________ homicides usually involve acquaintances and are generally motivated by interpersonal hostility.
Primary
What is the most common motivation for hate crimes? A) Racial bias B) Religious bias C) Bias against a disability D) Sexual-orientation bias
Racial bias
Stalkers who pursue their victims to correct or avenge some felt rejection Predatory stalkers Intimacy-seeking stalkers Rejected stalkers Incompetent suitors Resentful vendetta-motivated stalkers
Rejected stalkers
Stalkers acting out revenge based on a perceived wrong or grievance against the victim Predatory stalkers Intimacy-seeking stalkers Rejected stalkers Incompetent suitors Resentful vendetta-motivated stalkers
Resentful vendetta-motivated stalkers
Which of the following types of robbery is most likely to be affected by crime prevention strategies? A) Muggings B) Robberies of commercial establishments C) Personal robberies D) Robberies on mass transit
Robberies on mass transit
Aside from rape, ________ is the most gender differentiated serious crime in the U.S.
Robbery
A crime of passion where the intent to kill and the killing happen almost simultaneously Homicide First-degree murder Second-degree murder Third-degree murder Felony murder
Second-degree murder
________ assault involves a violent response by the male partner after the woman has tried to leave a violent relationship.
Separation
________ assault may occur when a victim of intimate personal violence attempts to leave a violent relationship. A) Retaliatory B) Sibling C) Separation D) Justification
Separation
Which of the following is a characteristic of female robbers? A) They almost always use guns. B) They frequently target victims who are involved in street life. C) They frequently rob females in a physical confrontational manner. D) They have one clear style of robbery.
They frequently rob females in a physical confrontational manner.
Negligent homicide Homicide First-degree murder Second-degree murder Third-degree murder Felony murder
Third-degree murder
Commercial robbers are more likely to engage in some planning of their crimes than are offenders who commit personal robberies. T/F
True
Evolutionary perspectives have been criticized for justifying rape as natural. T/F
True
Instrumentality refers to the fact that the type of weapon used in a particular encounter has an effect on whether the encounter ends in death. T/F
True
It is common for men to be sexually victimized. T/F
True
Male robbers are more likely to target other men than to target women. T/F
True
Selective disinhibition focuses on explaining the role that alcohol plays in homicide. T/F
True
Separation assault may be triggered by a woman attempting to leave a violent relationship. T/F
True
Health care workers are at particular risk of which type of workplace violence? A) Violent acts by criminals otherwise unconnected to the workplace B) Violence directed at employees by customers or clients C) Violence against coworkers, supervisors, or managers by a present or former employee D) Violence committed by someone who is not connected to the workplace but who has a personal relationship with an employee
Violence directed at employees by customers or clients
Which type of workplace violence accounts for the majority of workplace homicides? A) Violent acts by criminals otherwise unconnected to the workplace B) Violence directed at employees by customers or clients C) Violence against coworkers, supervisors, or managers by a present or former employee D) Violence committed by someone who is not connected to the workplace but who has a personal relationship with an employee
Violent acts by criminals otherwise unconnected to the workplace
Serial killers that hear voices and have visions that are the basis for a compulsion to murder Comfort serial Killer Hedonistic serial killer Visionary serial killer Power Seeker
Visionary Serial Killer
A(n) ________ stalker may pursue his victim to prevent a separation or divorce.
rejected
The most common scenario for rape is ________ rape.
acquaintance
When examining the relationship between guns and homicide, ________ refers to the issue of how access to guns may increase their presence in all types of interactions. A) availability B) instrumentality C) selective disinhibition D) fatalism
availability
The female serial killers who killed on the orders of Charles Manson were examples of ________ killers. A) thrill motivated B) mission oriented C) expedience D) disciple
disciple
According to Groth's typology of child sexual abusers, ________ offenders are adult pedophiles who engage in planned sexual acts with children.
fixated
According to Groth's typology of pedophiles, ________ are adult pedophiles who engaged in planned sexual acts with children and whose behavior is not necessarily influenced by drugs or alcohol. A) regressed offenders B) fixated offenders C) deniers D) narcissistic offenders
fixated offenders
The majority of robbers are ________. A) specialists B) pedophiles C) generalists D) regressed
generalists
Among adults, acquaintance rape usually occurs ________. A) among married couples B) among individuals who are cohabitating but who are not married C) in the context of a dating relationship D) between individuals who do not know each other
in the context of a dating relationship
The majority of street robbers target ________. A) elderly victims B) taxi drivers C) individuals involved in lawbreaking D) major drug dealers
individuals involved in lawbreaking
A stalker who sees the victim as a soul mate is probably a(n) ________ stalker. A) rejected B) intimacy seeking C) predatory D) resentful vendetta-motivated
intimacy seeking
According to Dennis Stevens' research, ________ is a primary rather than a secondary motive for rapists. A) power B) lust C) sadism D) anger
lust
A(n) ________ is a short term and acute trigger that contributes to mass murder.
precipitant
The ________ perspective on rape assumes that rape is the result of idiosyncratic mental disease. A) feminist B) evolutionary C) biological D) psychopathological
psychopathological
The ________ perspective on rape assumes that rape often includes an uncontrollable sexual impulse.
psychopathological
The primary theoretical perspective used to explain the similarity between homicide victims and offenders is the ________. A) general theory of crime B) subculture of violence thesis C) selective disinhibition D) critical criminological perspective
subculture of violence thesis
The transit workers with the greatest risk of robbery are ________. A) taxi drivers B) bus drivers C) subway train operators D) railway train conductors
taxi drivers
Hate crimes are most commonly committed by ________. A) black males B) black females C) white males D) white females
white males