The Primary Source of Official Crime Statistics in the United

question 58

Multiple Choice

The primary source of official crime statistics in the United States is the annual ______ published by the FBI.

• A)NIBRS report
• B)UCR
• C)NCVS
• D)self-report survey

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Definitions:

Superego

In Sigmund Freud’s theory, the internalization of the moral standards of society inculcated by the child’s parents.

Reality Principles

The ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it rather than based on internal desires.

Internalization

The psychological process by which individuals integrate beliefs, values, standards, or norms into their own value system, making them their own.

Moral Standards

Principles governing what individuals believe to be right or wrong conduct.