5.4 The impact of crime on society

• Deviance is always illegal.

  False
• What is one way crime affects society as a whole?

  Strains social services
• How does crime affect public trust in institutions?

  Erodes public trust
• What is one way high crime rates affect investment in an area?

  Reduced investment
• Crime violates the law
• At the societal level, crime strains social services and law enforcement
• Addressing the economic burden of crime is crucial for a prosperous society.


  True
• High crime rates can erode public trust in government.


  True
• Crime can challenge or reinforce existing cultural values
• Rehabilitation aims to reintegrate offenders into society
• Crime disrupts social cohesion and community bonds
• What is one psychological effect of crime on individuals?

  Long-term mental health issues
• Lost productivity due to crime reduces economic output.

  True
• Crime violates the law and is punishable by the state
• Deviance is necessarily illegal.

  False
• Deviance goes against social norms
• Provide an example of a crime.

  Theft
• Property damage during criminal acts increases repair costs
• Crime often shapes political debates and public discourse
• What does the cultural impact of crime involve?

  Changes to cultural norms
• Crime events can become part of a society's historical memory.


  True
• Match the example with the type of behavior:

  Theft ↔️ Crime

  Body piercings ↔️ Deviance
• At the community level, crime creates economic costs through property damage
• The economic impact of crime includes enforcement costs
• What does crime refer to?

  Behavior violating the law
• What are the four main ways society addresses crime?

  Law enforcement, judicial system, prisons, rehabilitation
• Crime violates the law, while deviance goes against social norms
• Victimization can lead to financial losses and physical harm.


  True
• Match the feature with the type of behavior:

  Violates the law ↔️ Crime

  Goes against social norms ↔️ Deviance
• Concerns about crime can influence voter behavior
• High crime rates can erode public trust in government.

  True
• What is the primary difference between crime and deviance?

  Violation of law vs norms
• Crime is punishable by the state.

  True
• Crime can lead to psychological trauma for individuals.


  True
• What is one key way crime affects the economy?

  Enforcement costs
• How does crime influence public policy?

  Changes in sentencing