Question 1

A disorder in which a child shows a developmentally inappropriate lack of attention and an excess of impulsivity is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B) oppositional defiance disorder 
C) impulse dysfunctional disorder 
D) conduct disorder 
A) attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
B) oppositional defiance disorder 
C) impulse dysfunctional disorder 
D) conduct disorder

Question 2

The concept used to describe people who have feelings of inadequacy and compensate for them with a drive for superiority is:

Accepted Answer

A) inferiority complex 
B) power-control complex 
C) ego complex 
D) neuroticism 
A) inferiority complex 
B) power-control complex 
C) ego complex 
D) neuroticism

Question 3

The presence of brain tumors and lesions has been linked to a wide variety of psychological problems,including personality changes,hallucinations,and psychotic episodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The theorist associated with the "born criminal" and biological determinism is?

Accepted Answer

A) Lombroso 
B) Beccaria 
C) Sheldon 
D) Ferri 
A) Lombroso 
B) Beccaria 
C) Sheldon 
D) Ferri

Question 5

From the perspective of evolutionary theory,robbery may be an alluring pursuit for men who want to show their physical prowess and display resources with which to conquer rivals and attract mates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss the elements of personality related to crime and explanations based on socialization.

Accepted Answer

-Sociopathic,psychopathic,or antisocial

Question 7

Link genetics to crime.Discuss the findings of twin studies and the contagion effect.

Accepted Answer

-The earliest studies conducted on the b

Question 8

The connection between crime and mental illness is evident given all but which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A) Female offenders seem to have more serious mental health symptoms. 
B) Juvenile murderers have been described as "overtly hostile," "explosive or volatile," and "depressed." 
C) Substance abuse among the mentally ill is significantly lower than that of the general population. 
D) The diagnosed mentally ill appear in arrest and court statistics at a rate disproportionate to their presence in the population. 
A) Female offenders seem to have more serious mental health symptoms. 
B) Juvenile murderers have been described as "overtly hostile," "explosive or volatile," and "depressed." 
C) Substance abuse among the mentally ill is significantly lower than that of the general population. 
D) The diagnosed mentally ill appear in arrest and court statistics at a rate disproportionate to their presence in the population.

Question 9

_______________ is found in youngsters whose personalities require them to seek immediate gratification,to consider their own needs more important than others,and to satisfy instinctive urges without considering right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) Deferred delinquency 
B) Emergent delinquency 
C) Latent delinquency 
D) Delayed delinquency 
A) Deferred delinquency 
B) Emergent delinquency 
C) Latent delinquency 
D) Delayed delinquency

Question 10

Identify the patterns of behavior and symptoms of ADHD and discuss how ADHD is associated with crime.

Accepted Answer

-Pattern and symptoms: lack of attention

Question 11

Sociobiology differs from earlier theories of behavior in that it stresses that biological and genetic conditions affect:

Accepted Answer

A) how cognitive processes develop from birth to adulthood 
B) how cognitive processes shape socialization and perception 
C) how social behaviors are learned and perceived 
D) how social behaviors are transmitted 
A) how cognitive processes develop from birth to adulthood 
B) how cognitive processes shape socialization and perception 
C) how social behaviors are learned and perceived 
D) how social behaviors are transmitted

Question 12

Biosocial theory contends that all humans are born with equal potential to learn and achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss the connection between IQ and crime.Include in your discussion the controversy over the association between intelligence and crime.

Accepted Answer

-Criminals were believed to have inheren

Question 14

There are two theories regarding the association between intelligence and crime.____________ theory argues that intelligence is not inherited and that parents with a low-IQ do not necessarily produce low-IQ children

Accepted Answer

The answer of There are two theories regarding the association...

Question 15

A condition that occurs when glucose in the blood falls below levels necessary for normal and efficient brain functioning is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) glycemic disorder 
B) hypoglycemia 
C) glycogen deficiency 
D) glucose intolerance 
A) glycemic disorder 
B) hypoglycemia 
C) glycogen deficiency 
D) glucose intolerance

Question 16

The belief that all humans are born with equal potential to learn and achieve is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) latent potential 
B) equipotentiality 
C) shared potential 
D) biopotentiality 
A) latent potential 
B) equipotentiality 
C) shared potential 
D) biopotentiality

Question 17

Discuss neurological impairment and its association with antisocial and violent behaviors.

Accepted Answer

-The major premise of the theory is that

Question 18

What is the basic premise of behavioral theory and how is aggression modeled?

Accepted Answer

-The major premise of behavior theory is

Question 19

Which finding is false with regard to the studies of MZ and DZ twins?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a significantly higher risk for suicidal behavior among MZ twin pairs than DZ twin pairs. 
B) MZ twin pairs who suffer child abuse are more likely to engage in antisocial activity more often than DZ twin pairs. 
C) If one member of a twin pair was delinquent,the other was not and the effect was seen in both types or twins. 
D) MZ twins are closer than DZ twins in such crime relevant measures as level of aggression and verbal skills. 
A) There is a significantly higher risk for suicidal behavior among MZ twin pairs than DZ twin pairs. 
B) MZ twin pairs who suffer child abuse are more likely to engage in antisocial activity more often than DZ twin pairs. 
C) If one member of a twin pair was delinquent,the other was not and the effect was seen in both types or twins. 
D) MZ twins are closer than DZ twins in such crime relevant measures as level of aggression and verbal skills.

Question 20

Many ADHD children also suffer from ____________________ and continually engage in aggressive and anti-social behavior in early childhood.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many ADHD children also suffer from ____________________...

A disorder in which a child shows a developmentally inappropriate lack of attention and an excess of impulsivity is known as:

The concept used to describe people who have feelings of inadequacy and compensate for them with a drive for superiority is:

The presence of brain tumors and lesions has been linked to a wide variety of psychological problems,including personality changes,hallucinations,and psychotic episodes.

The theorist associated with the "born criminal" and biological determinism is?

From the perspective of evolutionary theory,robbery may be an alluring pursuit for men who want to show their physical prowess and display resources with which to conquer rivals and attract mates.

Discuss the elements of personality related to crime and explanations based on socialization.

Link genetics to crime.Discuss the findings of twin studies and the contagion effect.

The connection between crime and mental illness is evident given all but which of the following statements?

_______________ is found in youngsters whose personalities require them to seek immediate gratification,to consider their own needs more important than others,and to satisfy instinctive urges without considering right and wrong.

Identify the patterns of behavior and symptoms of ADHD and discuss how ADHD is associated with crime.

Sociobiology differs from earlier theories of behavior in that it stresses that biological and genetic conditions affect:

Biosocial theory contends that all humans are born with equal potential to learn and achieve.

Discuss the connection between IQ and crime.Include in your discussion the controversy over the association between intelligence and crime.

There are two theories regarding the association between intelligence and crime.____________ theory argues that intelligence is not inherited and that parents with a low-IQ do not necessarily produce low-IQ children

A condition that occurs when glucose in the blood falls below levels necessary for normal and efficient brain functioning is known as:

The belief that all humans are born with equal potential to learn and achieve is known as:

Discuss neurological impairment and its association with antisocial and violent behaviors.

What is the basic premise of behavioral theory and how is aggression modeled?

Which finding is false with regard to the studies of MZ and DZ twins?

Many ADHD children also suffer from ____________________ and continually engage in aggressive and anti-social behavior in early childhood.

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Rational Choice Theory

Social Structure Theories

Social Process Theories

Social Conflict, critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice

Developmental Theories

Interpersonal Violence

Political Crime and Terrorism

Property Crime

Enterprise Crime

Public Order Crime

Crimes of the New Millennium

The Criminal Justice System

Police and the Courts

Punishment and Correction

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Exam 5: Trait Theories

A disorder in which a child shows a developmentally inappropriate lack of attention and an excess of impulsivity is known as:

The concept used to describe people who have feelings of inadequacy and compensate for them with a drive for superiority is:

The presence of brain tumors and lesions has been linked to a wide variety of psychological problems,including personality changes,hallucinations,and psychotic episodes.

The theorist associated with the "born criminal" and biological determinism is?

From the perspective of evolutionary theory,robbery may be an alluring pursuit for men who want to show their physical prowess and display resources with which to conquer rivals and attract mates.

Discuss the elements of personality related to crime and explanations based on socialization.

Link genetics to crime.Discuss the findings of twin studies and the contagion effect.

The connection between crime and mental illness is evident given all but which of the following statements?

_______________ is found in youngsters whose personalities require them to seek immediate gratification,to consider their own needs more important than others,and to satisfy instinctive urges without considering right and wrong.

Identify the patterns of behavior and symptoms of ADHD and discuss how ADHD is associated with crime.

Sociobiology differs from earlier theories of behavior in that it stresses that biological and genetic conditions affect:

Biosocial theory contends that all humans are born with equal potential to learn and achieve.

Discuss the connection between IQ and crime.Include in your discussion the controversy over the association between intelligence and crime.

There are two theories regarding the association between intelligence and crime.____________ theory argues that intelligence is not inherited and that parents with a low-IQ do not necessarily produce low-IQ children

A condition that occurs when glucose in the blood falls below levels necessary for normal and efficient brain functioning is known as:

The belief that all humans are born with equal potential to learn and achieve is known as:

Discuss neurological impairment and its association with antisocial and violent behaviors.

What is the basic premise of behavioral theory and how is aggression modeled?

Which finding is false with regard to the studies of MZ and DZ twins?

Many ADHD children also suffer from ____________________ and continually engage in aggressive and anti-social behavior in early childhood.

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Rational Choice Theory

Social Structure Theories

Social Process Theories

Social Conflict, critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice

Developmental Theories

Interpersonal Violence

Political Crime and Terrorism

Property Crime

Enterprise Crime

Public Order Crime

Crimes of the New Millennium

The Criminal Justice System

Police and the Courts

Punishment and Correction

Filters