Explain why there is a dark figure of crime associated with the NCVS

What will be an ideal response?


You cannot ask dead victims about homicide, the most violent crime. And interviewers do not ask whether you are a victim of other crimes, like commercial burglary, commercial theft, and white-collar crime. Also, victims do not always tell interviewers about the victimizations they are asked about.

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It is estimated that there are as many as _____ ridge characteristics in an average complete fingerprint

a. 50 b. 100 c. 150 d. 200

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Self-defense and defense of others would be considered:

a. Mitigating circumstances. b. Justifications for criminal conduct. c. Excuses for criminal conduct. d. Defensible prohibitions.

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Administrative law agencies do not have authority to act in ways that affect private rights

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the biological/psychological perspective, which type of forces account for crime?

A. Internal B. Political C. Ecological D. Situational

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