Theme 5 of the Criminology: Biopsychosocial perspectives questions:

A. Multiple-choice questions
1. What is the primary focus of Theme 5 in the Criminology module?
- A) White-collar crime
- B) Violent crimes
- C) Cybercrime
- D) Environmental crime

2. According to the content, how is homicide defined?

- A) The intentional killing of oneself
- B) The killing of a human by another human
- C) The killing of a human by an animal
- D) The accidental killing of a human

3. What differentiates murder from culpable homicide?

- A) The use of a weapon
- B) The intention behind the act
- C) The age of the victim
- D) The location of the crime

4. Which province in South Africa has the highest rate of murder according to the content?
- A) Gauteng
- B) Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN)
- C) Western Cape
- D) Eastern Cape
5. Which type of serial killer is driven by voices or visions in their head?
- A) Hedonistic killer
- B) Missionary killer
- C) Visionary killer
- D) Power-seeking and control killer

6. What is a common myth about serial killers?

- A) They all come from poor backgrounds
- B) They are all sexually motivated
- C) They always leave clues at the crime scene
- D) They only target men

7. Which type of offender is most common among rapists according to Haddock (1996)?
- A) The Reassurance-seeking rapist
- B) The Power-seeking rapist
- C) The Erotic-Aggression rapist
- D) The Retaliatory rapist

8. Which is NOT a factor contributing to South Africa’s high murder rate?

- A) Low standard of education
- B) Overcrowding and poor housing
- C) Strict gun control laws
- D) Unabated intake of alcohol

9. What is a signature of a serial killer?

- A) The specific weapon used
- B) The unique method that sets the killer apart
 - C) The time of day the crime is committed
- D) The number of victims killed

10. What percentage of murders in South Africa involved the use of a firearm in 2000 according
to McCafferty?
- A) 25%
- B) 35%
- C) 49%
- D) 60%

11. Which approach is characterized by an attacker using physical violence to overpower the
victim?
- A) Con approach
- B) Blitz approach
- C) Surprise approach
- D) Psychological approach

12. What is the primary motive for a missionary killer?

- A) Sexual gratification
- B) Thrill and excitement
- C) Targeting a specific group to improve society
- D) Financial gain

13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic commonly found among serial killers?
- A) Bed wetting over the age of twelve
- B) Fascination with fire
- C) Stable family background
- D) Voyeurism and fetishism
14. What is the most common act forced upon victims by rapists across all three approaches?
- A) Oral sex
- B) Fondling
- C) Anal intercourse
- D) Vaginal intercourse

15. Which of the following is a control method commonly used during a rape?
- A) Hypnosis
- B) Bribery
- C) Verbal threats
- D) Isolation

16. What percentage of 2469 homicide offenders sampled tested positive for blood alcohol level?
- A) 45%
- B) 56%
- C) 60%
- D) 72%

17. Which statement is true about mass murderers?

- A) They leave no trace evidence behind
- B) They kill multiple people over an extended period
- C) They typically target a single location
- D) They have a prior relationship with their victims

18. What is the focus of a hedonistic killer?

- A) Gaining power
 - B) Fulfilling a mission
- C) Sexual pleasure and excitement
- D) Hearing voices

19. How does the document define rape according to South African law?
- A) Sexual activity between consenting adults
- B) Unlawful sexual intercourse without consent
- C) Any sexual act involving minors
- D) Forced sexual acts between married partners

20. What is one reason cited for the under-reporting of rape?

- A) The victim’s fear of the perpetrator
- B) Lack of legal definitions
- C) Over-reporting of other crimes
- D) The victim’s financial status

These questions cover various aspects of the theme, including definitions, types of crimes and
offenders, investigation processes, and characteristics of offenders and crime.