Types of Crimes and Criminal Behavior Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is considered a white-collar crime?

Robbery
Embezzlement
Assault
Burglary
3 answered
#2

Which of the following is an example of a victimless crime?

Robbery
Drug possession
Assault
Burglary
3 answered
#3

Which of the following is NOT a type of cybercrime?

Phishing
Identity theft
Arson
Malware distribution
3 answered
#4

Which of the following is considered a violent crime?

Shoplifting
Fraud
Arson
Vandalism
3 answered
#5

Which of the following is an example of a property crime?

Assault
Vandalism
Kidnapping
Stalking
3 answered
#6

What is the legal term for intentionally making someone fear for their safety?

Harassment
Assault
Battery
Trespassing
3 answered
#7

Which of the following is NOT a category of crime based on severity?

Misdemeanor
Felony
Infraction
Capital
3 answered
#8

What is the term for the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it?

Robbery
Theft
Burglary
Embezzlement
3 answered
#9

According to classical criminology, what should be the primary focus of punishment?

Rehabilitation
Retribution
Deterrence
Restitution
3 answered
#10

What is the term for the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims?

Terrorism
Insurgency
Civil disobedience
Rioting
3 answered
#11

What is the legal term for lying under oath in a court of law?

Contempt of court
Perjury
Obstruction of justice
Misrepresentation
3 answered
#12

Which theory of criminal behavior suggests that individuals choose to engage in crime after weighing the potential benefits and consequences?

Rational choice theory
Strain theory
Social learning theory
Labeling theory
3 answered
#13

What is the term for the act of unlawfully killing another person without premeditation or malice aforethought?

Manslaughter
Homicide
First-degree murder
Second-degree murder
3 answered
#14

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of the criminal justice system?

Police
Courts
Corrections
Defense attorneys
3 answered
#15

What is the term for a criminal act committed by a group of people working together?

Conspiracy
Racketeering
Syndicate
Cartel
3 answered
#16

Which theory of criminal behavior suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in crime if they feel strain or pressure?

Rational choice theory
Strain theory
Social learning theory
Labeling theory
3 answered
#17

What is the term for the illegal act of using one's position of power or authority for personal gain?

Bribery
Extortion
Corruption
Fraud
3 answered

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