Exam 12: Deviance and Crime

According to the feminist theory perspective, what causes crime in our society?

Edwin Sutherland and Donald Cressey proposed the differential association theory. What is the first proposition of this theory?

The first time somebody steals a bag of chips from a convenience store, this is called primary deviance.

What is the difference between primary deviance and secondary deviance?

When offenders are sent to prison, the goal of punishment is .

The is the highest level in the Canadian system of courts.

attempts to make the victim, and the community, whole again.

The model of law suggests that laws arise because people see a behaviour they do not like, and they agree to make it illegal.

Mattieu was caught driving drunk and his car was towed away. This is an example of:

According to the conflict theory perspective, what causes crime in our society?

Melanie's parents have told her that she must be home by 11:00. Since Melanie came home late one night, her parents told her that she was not allowed to go out at all for one month. This is an example of:

Explain the three societal functions that crime fulfills.

theory emphasizes that deviant behaviour is learned.

A measure that prevents a person from doing something because of fear of the consequences is called .

Which term refers to the principle that offenders can be successfully reintegrated into the wider society to live law-abiding lives in the community following their release?

The social bond that refers to our relationship with others is called .

The reason female offenders are treated more leniently by male police officers and judges is called the hypothesis.

In Canada, victim impact statements are used to give victims a voice in the criminal justice process. These statements are an example of:

Which group has the highest incarceration rate in Canada?

Which theory assumes that individuals make choices based on self-interest?