Criminology is the scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. This course explores the causes and consequences of crime, examining theories from sociological, psychological, and biological perspectives. Students will analyze patterns of criminal activity, investigate the social impact of crime, and assess the effectiveness of crime prevention methods and policies. The course also covers topics such as victimology, the role of law enforcement, and the functioning of courts and corrections, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding crime and society.
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Ethics Crime and Criminal Justice 2nd Edition by Christopher R. Williams
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Chapter 1: Criminal Justice and the Study of Morality
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Q1) Which of the following allows law enforcement officers to enter homes without first notifying residents of their intent to enter?
A)Presumptive entry
B)First Amendment exception
C)Immediate need clause
D)No-knock warrant
Answer: D
Q2) Refusing to find a defendant guilty of a "mercy killing" would be an example of jury nullification.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The "spheres of criminal justice" include all of the following except:
A)criminal justice practice.
B)judicial review.
C)social justice.
D)laws and lawmaking.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Choices,Values,and Ethics
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Q1) Based on the research of Sherman,which of the following is NOT one of the informal values that new police officers acquire through socialization?
A)Shows of disrespect for police authority should be met with punishment (arrest or use of force)
B)Officers should not hesitate to use force against those who deserve it
C)Due process merely protects criminals and should be ignored whenever an officer can get away with it
D)All of the above ARE key values introduced to new officers
Answer: D
Q2) Because it is an intrinsic value/good,which of the following would be of most importance when making a moral decision?
A)Money
B)Status
C)Reputation
D)Integrity
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Free Will and Moral Responsibility
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Q1) The power to make choices and engage in actions that originate with ourselves is referred to as:
A)Free will.
B)Objectivism.
C)Determination.
D)Predetermination.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following is theorized to play an important role in imitative behavior and our capacity to relate to and empathize with other people?
A)Mirror neurons
B)Thermal imaging
C)Geocritical mass
D)Autonomic nervous system
Answer: A
Q3) When used as a criminal defense,involuntary intoxication would be classified as a justification for criminal wrongdoing.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Is Morality Relative the Variability of Norms and Values
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Q1) Using the harm principle,a government could legitimately pass laws to prohibit murder,rape,and robbery.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following positions holds that moral beliefs vary from person to person,and that one person's beliefs and practices cannot be said to be more right (or wrong)that any other person's?
A)Relativism
B)Pluralism
C)The principle of understanding
D)Individualism
Q3) A pragmatist might argue that moral values and cultural practices based upon them are not representations of the truth,but are functional for people in a particular place at a particular time.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Gambling would be considered a crime mala in se.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Why Should We Be Good
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Q1) Which of the following explanations of morality argues that actions are right/wrong,good/bad because they are approved or disapproved of by God (or some other higher power)?
A)Strong reciprocity
B)Social contract
C)Divine command
D)Law-and-order morality
Q2) Which of the following explanations of police corruption diverts attention away from the possibility that corruption is systemic,arguing instead that corrupt acts are committed by only a few "bad" officers within otherwise ethical departments?
A)Systemic
B)Institutional
C)Paternal
D)Rotten Apple
Q3) The vast majority of major religious groups in the United States officially support capital punishment.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Morality,Human Nature,and Social Cooperation
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Q1) Briefly describe the notions of reciprocity and indirect reciprocity and their role in motivating moral behavior.Illustrate your response with an example from criminal justice.
Q2) Briefly describe what is meant by the term,"human universal," providing at least two examples.
Q3) Altruistic acts are those:
A)Intended to serve our own interests.
B)Undertaken solely for the benefit of others.
C)That punish cheaters.
D)That strengthen social norms.
Q4) Psychological egoism is a prescriptive argument,whereas ethical egoism is descriptive.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Briefly discuss the notion of a "fair" social contract,utilizing your response to critically assess inequalities of race,class,and gender that are common in the contemporary United States.
Q6) Define and briefly explore the notion of strong reciprocity,including some consideration for the role of altruistic punishment.
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Chapter 7: Becoming Ethical: The Development of Morality
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Q1) The notion of moral development implies that some beliefs,values,and ways-of-thinking about moral issues reflect a more advanced and desirable form of ethical judgment.
A)True
B)False
Q2) According to Kohlberg,which of the following stages of moral development do the vast majority of people fail to reach?
A)Interpersonal expectations
B)Law and order
C)Universal ethical principles
D)Conformity
Q3) Which of the following,based in research indicating gender differences in responses to moral dilemmas,suggests that we reserve a greater role for compassion,interpersonal relationships,and concern for and responsiveness to the welfare of others in our moral reasoning?
A)Hedonism
B)The difference principle
C)Care ethics
D)Moral psychology
Q4) Briefly discuss what is meant by a "reversible solution."
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Chapter 8: Means and Ends: The Importance of Consequences
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Q1) An agreement between a criminal defendant and the prosecution whereby the prosecution reduces charges or recommends a reduced sentence in exchange for a guilty plea is referred to as a:
A)Conditional plea.
B)Plea bargain.
C)Mistrial.
D)Indictment.
Q2) Social hedonism is a type of hedonism which suggests that pleasure is the ultimate good,and that it is only our own pleasures and pains that should matter - not those of other people affected.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following is not a technique of deceptive interrogation?
A)Misrepresenting the seriousness of the offense
B)Misrepresenting the moral seriousness of the offense
C)Fabricating evidence
D)Physical coercion
Q4) Briefly describe what is meant by the "Dirty Harry" problem and why it is ethical concern.
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Chapter 9: Respecting Persons, Respecting Rights: The
Ethics of Duty
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Q1) Prima facie duties are different from categorical duties in that:
A)They can be overridden by more important duties in a given situation.
B)They only need to be followed if doing so brings the best consequences.
C)They only apply to some people.
D)They only apply to face-to-face interactions.
Q2) To say that something is categorically imperative is to say that it ought to be done or must be done regardless of consequences.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Kantian (deontological)ethics justifies criminal punishment on which of the following grounds:
A)Retribution.
B)Rehabilitation.
C)Deterrence.
D)Incapacitation.
Q4) According to Kant,by manipulating or deceiving people we are failing to respect their autonomy and rationality.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: The Virtuous and the Vicious: Considering Character
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Q1) Mandatory arrest policies require a police officer to make an arrest,if possible,in domestic violence scenarios.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An ethic of care would support punishing equally all criminal offenders found guilty of the same crime.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following types of programs seeks to bring victims and offenders together,promoting healthy interaction between them?
A)Victim-offender reunification
B)Preservation programs
C)Victim-offender reconciliation
D)Validation programs
Q4) When confronted with a moral dilemma,care ethics encourages us to consider:
A)Relevant duties and imperatives.
B)Equality and proportionality.
C)Situational factors and the needs of all involved.
D)Natural and legal rights.
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