CASE 2.2 Mr. and Mrs. Jones Receive a Survey That Asks Them

question 91

Multiple Choice

CASE 2.2
Mr. and Mrs. Jones receive a survey that asks them for information about crimes of which they have been victims. They are asked a series of questions to assess whether they individually have been victims of crime but also whether their household has been victimized.
-What would be a weakness in the results of the survey being completed by Mr. and Mrs. Jones

• A)It does not include crimes not reported to the police.
• B)It relies on the honesty of the offenders.
• C)It relies on victim's memory and honesty.
• D)It uses crime data only for victims over the age of 21.

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Definitions:

Moral Order

The set of norms, values, and beliefs that guide ethical behavior and decision-making within a society.

Conduct Disorder

Age-inappropriate actions and attitudes that violate family expectations, society’s norms, and the personal or property rights of others.

Family Expectations

The beliefs or standards that family members have regarding the behavior, achievements, or roles of its members.

Society's Norms

The expected patterns of behavior and belief that are accepted and enforced by a group or society.