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

Which of the following is one of the reasons that has been put forth explaining why mandatory minimum sentences do not deter crime?

An underlying assumption of rational choice theory is that offenders are irrational decision-makers.

Improving the parenting skills of high-risk parents,providing job training and employment for young people who are cut off from the labour market,and intensive pre-school for children who live in poverty are all examples of what kind of crime prevention strategy?

Which of the following theories argues that people break the law because they believe crime will provide a reward?

An example of effective guardianship is to park away from busy streets.

Which of these theories acknowledges that not everyone has the same way of life and that some people place themselves at more risk of victimization than others?

In the routine activities approach,what is the name applied to a person who is susceptible to informal social control by virtue of his bonds to society?

Which of the following statements is true concerning California's 1994 three strikes law?

It has been easier for governments to increase the certainty of punishment than pass tough sentencing laws.

Which of the following is a social facilitator,according to routine activities theory?

Which of the following is an assumption underlying deterrence theory?

There is insufficient credible evidence to conclude that mandatory minimum sentences have significant deterrent effects on criminal offenders.

Which of the following theories argues that crime will not occur unless there is a motivated offender,a suitable target,and ineffective guardianship of that target?

Research on rational choice theory found that offenders' behaviour was influenced more by long term repercussions of their actions than short term costs and benefits.

Which pre-20th century thinker can best be considered the grandfather of deterrence theory?

Research has shown that the best way to deter crime is to increase the severity of sentences.

Implementing a neighbourhood watch program,in which local residents are trained to keep an eye out for suspicious people and activity,satisfies which of the following situational crime prevention strategies?

A fundamental assumption of crime prevention through social development is that opportunities make the criminal.

Deterrence theory focuses on the backgrounds,character and psychological make-up of offenders.

Which of the following is NOT a component of Cohen and Felson's routine activities theory of crime?