Exam 9: Developmental Theories

Programs and policies based on developmental theory typically feature __________ treatment efforts.

The covert pathway involves aggressive acts that escalate from annoying others and bullying,to physical fighting,and later to violence.

Gottfredson and Hirschi identify people who lack self-control as tending to be:

Gottfredson and Hirschi argue that self-control theory best explains what crime?

Provide a brief discussion of Wilson and Herrnstein's view on crime and human nature.What did they say contributed to criminal activity?

Discuss latent trait theory.What are latent traits discuss at least 3 ways the theory results in criminal behavior?

The pathway to crime that begins with minor,underhanded behavior that leads to property damage is known as:

In contrast to negative life experiences as posited in age-graded theory,positive life experiences such as gaining employment and getting married limit criminal behavior opportunities.These positive experiences are termed ________________ in crime.

The Gluecks' research was highly praised for nearly 30 years as the study of crime and delinquency shifted almost exclusively to social factors.

Life events that alter the development of a criminal career are known as:

Briefly compare and contrast life course and latent trait theories.

Policy-based initiatives based on premises of developmental theory typically feature multi-systemic treatment efforts.

What are "turning points in crime" and how do they contribute to the desistance of criminal behavior or aging-out?

According to problem behavior syndrome,crime is a type of ________ problem rather than the product of other social problems.

The foundation of ______________________ can be traced to the pioneering work of Sheldon Glueck and Eleanor Glueck,who,in the 1930s,popularized research on the life cycle of delinquent careers.

Life experiences resulting from encounters with formal social control mechanisms,such as police and other authority figures,limit criminal behavior opportunities.Sampson and Laub's age-graded theory refers to such experiences as "turning points in crime."

The pathway of crime that begins with bullying and annoying others and then escalates to physical fighting and violence is known as:

_________________________________ suggested that personal traits-such as genetic makeup,intelligence,and body build-may outweigh the importance of social variables as predictors of criminal activity.

According to latent trait theories,why are people who are antisocial during adolescence the most likely to persist in crime?

The foundation of developmental theory can be traced to ____,who researched the life cycle of delinquent careers in the 1930s.