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Crimes against persons include assault, robbery and the threat of nonphysical harm.

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true

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A homicide in which the offender wanted to physically hurt the victim but did not mean to kill the victim is categorized as __________.

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second degree murder

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Crime statistics show that arson is the most frequent property crime.

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false

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What type of homicide includes crimes in which the offender planned to kill another person and then carried out the act?

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first degree murder

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What type of homicide is that in which the victim and perpetrator knew each other as friends, family, or other acquaintances?

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primary homicide

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Homicide is the most frequent crime.

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false

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Primary homicides are often referred to as ______ crimes, because they are committed due to hostility in the relationship.

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expressive

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Research has shown that most robberies involve little planning on the part of offenders.

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true

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Crime statistics show that violent crimes have been declining since the mid-1990s.

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true

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The unlawful attack without a weapon in which the victim is not seriously harmed is classified as?

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simple assault

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All of the following are classified as crimes against property except __________.

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robbery

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The type of killing attributed to someone being reckless is known as?

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involuntary manslaughter

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Homicides that involve the murder of several individuals and at least three separate events are classified as?

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serial murders

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Nonprimary homicides are those in which the victim and perpetrator did not know each other or have a relationship prior to the homicide.

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true

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Larceny is considered a crime of opportunity.

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true

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Homicides that are considered less blameworthy than the other categories are known as?

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manslaughter

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Most assaults happen to victims and offenders who know each other, often within a personal relationship.

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true

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Which type of robbery includes muggings and robberies in someone's home?

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personal robbery

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Which of the following have shown to be one of the major reasons robberies occur?

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the robber needs "fast cash"

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Assaults have been declining since the early 1990s.

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true

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The vast majority of intimate-partner assault include the following. (Select all that apply)

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-shoving -pushing

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A simple assault is an unlawful attack without a weapon in which the victim is not seriously harmed.

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true

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All businesses spend the extra money for security measures to prevent crime.

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false

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Research indicates that most robberies involve little planning on the part of offenders.

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true

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What is the most common crime to occur within families?

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assault

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Which of the following includes robbery that occurs at businesses and commercial settings, such as banks or convenience stores?

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institutional robbery

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Individuals who commit assaults are most likely to be in which age group?

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15-34

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Which of the following is the basic distinction between and aggravated assault and a homicide?

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whether the targeted victim dies or not

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Which of these is defined as an unlawful attack on another person with the intent of severe injury?

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aggravated assault

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Shoplifting accounts for more business loss than employee theft.

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false

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Why do businesses often have difficulty preventing shoplifting?

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businesses cannot risk annoying or intimidating legitimate customers

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Statistically, shoplifters tend to be _________.

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teenagers

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A(n) _________ is defined as a thief who has acquired a degree of skill, plans his crimes, generates relatively good amounts of money, and spends little time incarcerated.

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professional thief

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Most items taken through larceny are taken from __________.

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cars

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Some studies have found that about two-thirds of all individuals have shoplifted at some point in their life.

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true

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Those living in rental properties are more likely to experience a property crime than individuals who own their own homes.

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true

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The majority of people shoplift because they have a lack of money to pay for items.

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false

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Larceny is defined as the unlawful taking away of another's property from their possession.

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true

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Average thieves who steal regularly over time are known as __________.

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persistent thieves

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Those who commit crimes when the time is favorable for the crime are known as?

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occasional offenders

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If someone steals a purse without physically harming or threatening anyone, and without illegally entering a building, they have committed __________.

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larceny

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Youths between the ages of 13 and 18 who set fires often have a history of setting fires.

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true

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Many burglars are successful due to this fact.

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they work with at least one other person

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About what percent of arson fires are set by individuals under 18?

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fifty percent

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Victims of burglary are more likely to report the crime when forcible entry is present.

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true

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Statistics on arson are limited in the sense that only fires classified as arson are reported to agencies like the FBI.

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true

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In about what percent of home burglaries does the victim know the offender?

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forty percent

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Individuals who let burglars know about attractive targets are referred to as________.

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tipsters

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It is estimated that only one- third of all deliberate fires are set for this reason.

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to collect insurance money

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About what percent of residential burglaries, is someone home during the invasion and sees the offender.

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thirteen percent

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Someone who helps burglars sell stolen goods, making a profit for themselves in the process is known as a_______.

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fence

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What is the most common crime to occur within families according to statistics?

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assault

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Type of attack defined as an unlawful attack on another person with the intent of severe injury is known as_________.

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aggravated assault

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The type of killing attributed to someone being reckless is known as?

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involuntary manslaughter

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The vast majority of intimate-partner assault includes shoving and grabbing the other person.

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true

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Which of the following are the most common reasons children between 8 and 12 set fires

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curiosity and/or psychological issues

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Males are more likely to be the perpetrator of homicide than females.

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true

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Jewelry accounts for only 10% of all items stolen from stores.

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false

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All of the following are types of crimes against property EXCEPT?

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shoplifting

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A term often used to describe assault between individuals in an intimate relationship is known as ___________.

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intimate-partner assault

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The category of thief who steals regularly over time is known as ________.

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a persistent thief

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Robberies are more likely to happen in older neighborhoods than in newer ones

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true

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Which of the following is NOT a crime against persons?

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arson

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Which type of thief can be defined as an individual who has acquired a degree of skill and plans his crimes?

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professional thief

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The typical test to see if a person is lying is called?

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polygraph test

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Which age range are the most likely to be victims of a homicide?

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young adults 18 and 24

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Someone who helps burglars sell stolen goods, making a profit for themselves in the process are known as_______.

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fences

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Some adults commit arson also for revenge and/or out of hatred.

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true

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What type of homicide is it if the victim and perpetrator knew each other as friends, family, or other acquaintances?

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primary homicide

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Research indicates that most robberies involve lots of planning on the part of offenders.

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false

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All burglars get into buildings by picking or breaking locks.

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false

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Who are individuals who let burglars know about attractive targets?

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tipsters

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A homicide in which the offender wanted to physically hurt the victim, but did not mean to kill the victim is categorized as?

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second degree murder

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Which type of robbery includes muggings and robberies in someone's home?.

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personal robbery

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