Applied criminology

Question 1 Which crime is most reported to police?
murder/homicide larceny/theft sexual abuse driving while intoxicated
1 points
Question 2 Which of the following is included in the present definition of larceny?
embezzlement
forgery
shoplifting
1 points
Question 3 The fact that shoplifters report engaging in the crime because it is easy, low-risk, and abundant in opportunity is consistent with which theory of crime?
differential association theory rational choice theory social bond theory strain theory
1 points
Question 4 A house often has expensive cars parked in the driveway, and several expensive electronics and collectibles clearly visible through its front windows. These details would factor into the offender's assessment of which of the following?
guardianship proximity

target attractiveness
target exposure
1 points Question 5 A is a person who regularly buys stolen property for resale and who often has a legitimate business to cover his activities.
booster
fence
snitch
pimp Answer: B
1 points Question 6 is the rarest of property crimes.
embezzlement
larceny motor vehicle theft shoplifting
1 points Question 7 Counterfeiting is one form of
embezzlement forgery fraud larceny

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