Crime and Social Control: Media, Perception, and Statistics Flashcard

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What does the phrase “If it bleeds, it leads” refer to in the context of news media?

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Violent stories are more likely to be lead stories because they gain more attention.

Front

Based on the statistics provided, what was the rate of violent crime per 100,000 people between 2023 and 2024?

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359.1 per 100,000

Front

Which of the following best describes "mala prohibita"?

Back

Wrong because it’s prohibited

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Which of the following is a key aspect of a crime being "without defense or excuse"?
Options:
The law recognizes accidents and other things,
Intent is always present,
It is always penalized by the state,
It is always a mala in se crime

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The law recognizes accidents and other things

Front

What is meant by the "dark figure of crime"?

Back

Crimes that are unknown because they are undiscovered or unreported

Front

Which system replaced the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) in 2021?

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National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)

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What is the main focus of classical theories of crime?

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Based in philosophy

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Who is associated with the Italian school of criminal anthropology in positivist theories?

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Cesare Lombroso

Front

Analyze how weak social bonds might contribute to higher rates of crime according to the theories discussed.

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Weak bonds decrease social control, making individuals more likely to engage in crime.

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What is one requirement for a law to be considered "good" according to the material?

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It must have a legitimate source.