Introduction to Criminology Theories Methods and Criminal Behavior 9th Edition By Hagan – Test Bank

Introduction to Criminology Theories Methods and Criminal Behavior 9th Edition By Hagan – Test Bank

Hagan, Introduction to Criminology 9e Instructor Resource

1. A disgruntled employee opened fire at his job, killing two of his coworkers; he then proceeded directly home to kill his wife and child. This individual is best identified as a:

a. Mass murderer
*b. Spree murderer
c. Serial murderer
d. Sadistic murderer

2. An upset student opens fire in a school cafeteria, killing 18 of his classmates. This student is best identified as a:

a.Serial murderer
b. Sadistic murderer
*c. Mass murderer
d. Spree murderer

3. Which of the following crimes is usually sexual in nature?

a. Elder abuse
b. Robbery
*c. Serial Murder
d. Domestic violence

4. Most murders:

a. Are premeditated
*b. Result from aggravated assault
c. Involve contract killers
d. Take place during robbery attempts

5. The “terrible triad” is considered predictive of which type of crime?

a. Domestic violence
b. Rape
c. Robbery
*d. Serial murder

6. Which of the following refers to the victim’s role in his or her own victimization?

a. Victim blame
b. Victim cause
c. Victim complicity
*d. Victim precipitation

7. Offenders who commit “crimes of passion” would be identified as which of the following?

*a. Situationally violent offenders
b. Pathologically violent offenders
c. Criminally violent offenders
d. Culturally violent offenders

8. Offenders who engage in violence because it is an acceptable means of resolving conflict among their acquaintances would be identified as which of the following?

a. Situationally violent offenders
b. Pathologically violent offenders
c. Criminally violent offenders
*d. Culturally violent offenders

9. In the contemporary United States, in which place are you at the greatest risk for violent victimization?

a. School
b. Work
*c. Home
d. Shopping center

10. Which of the following crime rates has the highest rate of clearance by arrest?

a. Domestic violence
*b. Murder
c. Rape
d. Robbery