Question 1

The most serious crimes are called

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felonies

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infractions

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civil liabilities

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misdemeanors

Question 2

The planning prior to committing a criminal act shows this of the individual

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pre-meditation

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Felony

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accessory

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intent

Question 3

Killing a person with malice and premeditation is

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First-degree

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second degree

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involuntary

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voluntary

Question 4

These types of robber steal from people they know

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acquaintance

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colleagues

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friendship

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family

Question 5

A person who kills several people over a long period of time is called a

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serial killer

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spree killer

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mass murderer

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dedicated killer

Question 6

The intent to do harm by the actions of an individual is

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malice

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malum prohibitum

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intent

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pre-meditation

Question 7

Of all of the hate crimes were reported to authorities in the Virginia. More than half are this type

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racial bias.

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Sexual orientation

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religious bias

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location of residence

Question 8

A sexual assault that has forced female involvement according to the law is a

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rape

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consensual relations

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assault

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battery

Question 9

Robber use_______, which separates them from thieves and burglars

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force

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accomplices

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stealth

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intelligence and planning

Question 10

Which is a contributing factor leading the increase in the occurrence of spousal domestic violence

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having been a battered child themselves

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possessing the spousal abuse gene

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being academically gifted

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possessing large amounts of pornographic material

Question 11

Battery includes these two categories based on the type

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simple and aggravated

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felony and misdemeanor

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large and small

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tiny and majestic

Question 12

Individuals that commit a number of murders in a short time frame for no apparent reason are referred to as this type of murderer

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spree

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terrorist

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revenge

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mass

Question 13

Shield laws for rape victims

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protect women from being questioned about their past sexual activity

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allow victims to sue for violation of their civil rights

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allow special protection for those accused

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protect women by allowing protection orders

Question 14

The crime of rape is

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A violent aggressive act

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an offense that does not require third party confirmation

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usually not  provable act in a court of law

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consensual sexual activity

Question 15

Rape that includes a legal adult and a juvenile individual is a

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statutory rapist

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sadistic rapist

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anger rapist

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power rapist

Question 16

Which is not been found to been a factor in which is a reason for men to rape

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a result of need for love respect and affection

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learning from interactions with peers

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socialization where the use of violence is accepted

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the biological male sex drive

Question 17

A killing that is committed in the heat of passion or suddenly during a disagreement is

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voluntary manslaughter

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second degree

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first degree murder

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involuntary manslaughter

Question 18

Which of the following is true about murderous relationships?

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most murder are motivated by revenge jealousy, illegal activity and hate

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females are more likely to kill others in a high social status

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murders occurs in a specific order offensive move, victims response, the killing and the escape

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crime penalties deter those from committing murder

Question 19

Murders between different gangs that are designed for avenging acts against each other

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revenge

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profit

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terrorist

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love

Question 20

If battery requires offensive touching, it follows that assault requires

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no actual touching but the threat/intimidation

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a weapon to be involved

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hospitable level of injuries

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that it be at a felony level

Question 21

The severity of the punishments for robbery (which is based on force) is based

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the amount of the force used to commit the crime

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the vulnerability of the victim involved

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the value of the items taken

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whether or not the victim knew the robber

Question 22

Which of the following does not describe the typical armed robber

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robbers commit crime on those more likely to call the police

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Commit more crimes against weaker individuals

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are not seen as rational decision makers by the general public

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most robbers use weapons in the act

Question 23

which of the following statements best describes a workplace violence offender

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middle aged white male facing a job loss

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females under the age of  in financial jobs

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there are no typical identifying factors

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young worker facing layoffs

Question 24

to be a terrorist act, which of the following is NOT a part of the definition

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a violent act is motivated by greed or egotism

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the acts are done against innocent and non-combatants

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a premeditated and politically motivated act of violence

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the actions are meant to influence an audience

Question 25

In order to prove murder, malice must be proved, malice is

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the act of being motivated by more than a desire to commit a form of violence

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a state of mind when someone kills another in absence of being provoked into the crime

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a death resulting from negligent or unthinking behaviors

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careful planning out the act instead of acting on impulse

Question 26

Which of the following factors have not been linked to parents who abuse and neglect their child

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abusive parents specifically are female middle-aged and with a low level of education

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abused parents were often abused as children themselves

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family abuse of handed down from one generation to another

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socials isolation and depression have also been found among abusive parents

Question 27

Which of the following accurately reflects information present on child to parent violence?

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regardless of ages, children are apt to hit mothers more than fathers

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boys are more likely to hit fathers than mothers

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regardless of age, girls are more likely to violent towards parents

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the older the child the higher the incidence of parental abuse

Question 28

Experienced robbers used caution in choosing their targets, one good example is

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female targets because they are vulnerable and offer less resistance

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a bank because there is lots of money to be had

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a person who could fight back because they have something to protect

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drug dealers, lots of money and won’t go to the police

Question 29

Which of the following meets the criteria for stalking?

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repeated following the victim and leaving harassing phone messages

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following the victim to their car, causing fear

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a threatening letter sent to the victim

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repeated prank calling the victim

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT seen as a cause of violent crimes?

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pressure to succeed

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exposure to violence

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cultural values

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ineffective family structure

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