Exam 15: Deterrence,routine Activity,and Rational Choice Theories

Into which of Ronald Clarke's categories of situational crime prevention techniques does the disabling of stolen cell phones fit?

Which of the following statements reflects a key assumption of the rational choice theory?

Which of the following is a way to prevent crime by reducing the number of motivated offenders?

The high frequency of repeat victimization supports lifestyle/exposure theory.

In general,according to research,does harsh sentencing deter crime?

In weighing costs and benefits,economic factors are generally the most important benefits or rewards for potential offenders.

According to lifestyle/exposure theory,who among the following is least likely to become a victim of crime?

What do Durlauf and Nagin conclude about the merit of long prison sentences?

According to the textbook,the likelihood of being arrested,convicted,and punished is so low that tinkering with the level of punishment makes no difference.What is the implication of this statement for deterrence theory?

What does the "three strikes and you're out" law in California mandate?

What theory outlines the idea that offenders commit crimes based on perceived rewards?

According to routine activities theory,which of the following is likely to affect the attractiveness of consumer items as objects of theft?

Durlauf and Nagin's 2011 review of the research showed that long prison sentences do not necessarily serve as a deterrent to crime.

How effective are mandatory minimum sentences at deterring crime?

What pre-20th century school of thought on crime can best be considered an important forerunner for deterrence theory?

What theory argues that an individual's decision whether to commit a crime can be influenced by criminal laws and the criminal justice system?

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the deterrence effect of increasing the certainty of punishment?

According to environmental criminology,criminal offenders are more likely to commit offences along the paths travelled in their daily routines.

The main thesis of rational choice theory is that crime is the result of deliberate choices made by offenders based on their calculation of the risks and rewards.

Which of the following is not a category of crime facilitators discussed in the textbook?