Understanding Crime: Definitions and Perspectives

Understanding Crime: Definitions and Perspectives

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most straightforward way to define a crime according to the legalistic perspective?

An act that causes harm to others

An act that is socially unacceptable

An act that is illegal and against the law

An act that is morally wrong

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some people criticize the legalistic definition of crime?

It is too broad and includes too many acts

It is partial and limited to a narrow view of crime

It is universally accepted and cannot be questioned

It focuses too much on moral aspects

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is questioned in the legalistic definition of crime?

The influence of media on crime

The role of the police

The importance of punishment

The concept of criminal harm and blame

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is crime viewed as a state-defined category?

As a reflection of universal moral values

As a category imposed by the state with certain interests

As a universally agreed-upon concept

As a concept that benefits the powerless

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential problem with the logic of crime as discussed in the video?

It promotes community service

It encourages understanding and empathy

It directs towards solutions like punishment

It leads to a focus on rehabilitation