Question

question 24
which of the following is true concerning the general fear of crime in american society?
○ fear of punishment limits what perpetrators can do.
○ fear creates healthy anxieties that keeps one safe.
○ most americans reject living in fear as a part of their daily life.
○ television has desensitized americans to the risks of crime.
○ fear of crime is pervasive and costly.
question 25
which model holds that where someone lives and how a person spends leisure time determines the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime?
○ lifestyle - exposure
○ routine activities
○ social structure
○ labeling
○ control

Explanation:

• Question 24: Fear of crime in American society is widespread (pervasive) and has significant economic and social costs (costly). Fear of punishment is more about deterrence for criminals rather than a general statement about fear in society. Fear creating "healthy anxieties" is an over - simplification. Many Americans do live with fear as part of daily life (e.g., taking extra security measures). Television often sensationalizes crime rather than desensitizing to risks.
• Question 25: The lifestyle - exposure model posits that where one lives (neighborhood characteristics) and leisure activities (e.g., going to high - crime areas for leisure) influence victimization risk. The routine activities model focuses more on the convergence of a motivated offender, a suitable target, and the absence of a capable guardian. Social structure models deal with broader social factors like poverty and inequality in crime causation. Labeling theory is about how society labels individuals and its impact on criminal behavior. Control theory is about the bonds that keep people from committing crime.

Answer:

• Question 24: Fear of crime is pervasive and costly.
• Question 25: lifestyle - exposure