chapter 9

Question 1

availability heuristic

Answer 1

the widespread attention given to to violence which makes it seem more widespread

Question 2

criminal homicide

Answer 2

causing the death of another person without legal justification or excuse. useful in two categories 1)murder, 2) non-negligent manslaughter

Question 3

murder and non negligent manslaughter

Answer 3

unlawful killing of one human being by another with malice aforethought either expressed or implied

Question 4

negligent manslaughter

Answer 4

killing another as a result of recklessness of culpable negligence

Question 5

aggravated assault

Answer 5

when the intention is to inflict serious bodily injury

Question 6

demographic factors of homicide

Answer 6

based on information about the victims and the criminal

Question 7

race/ethnic origin

Answer 7

African Americans account for 53 percent of arrests for homicides even though they make up 13 percent of the population. this is due to inequalities and loss of opportunity

Question 8

gender differences

Answer 8

90% male arrests for homocide 10% female

males are victims 78% and females 22%

Question 9

age differences

Answer 9

half of all arrested are 20-29 years old
individuals under the age of 25 make up 47% of violent crime arrest and made up 50% of murders 22% of males under 18 made up the non negligent manslaughter charge

Question 10

socioeconmic class

Answer 10

supportive parenting can exist across all social classes but children in Lowe income areas are at a higher risk

Question 11

circumstances

Answer 11

44% arguments result
23% during the committing of a felony
33% some other types of circumstances or felonies

Question 12

weapons used

Answer 12

firearms 70%(80% handguns, 6% shotguns, 5% rifles, 7% unspecified
knives 12%