Exam 16: Rethinking the Delinquency Problem

Which of the following groups probably provides the most clear-cut rite of passage when considering the biological transition from childhood to adulthood in our society?

Steven Lab (1984)found that the majority of his subjects were involved in victimless crimes and status offenses and ceased doing so by their fourth offense.

The marginal status of youths and the ambiguous normative expectations associated with their social positions may significantly weaken their social bonds with __________.

Research by Regnery (1985)shows that 16-year-old boys commit crimes at lower rates than any other single age grou

To help alleviate the problem of juvenile delinquency,we need suggestions from professionals in the fields of __________.

Which theorist concluded that status offenses were more symptomatic of larger issues?

Determinate sentencing refers to dispositions that are set __________.

In which of the following areas do authors recommend that large-scale changes be made regarding the social problem of delinquency?

For rites of passage ceremonies to be successful,they would need to __________.

These are areas that could help strengthen the family,EXCEPT for __________.

Sociologists get excellent marks for asking probing questions,but seldom generate substantial answers.

A serious crime punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment for more than a year is referred to as __________.

Limited jurisdiction has been mainly about referring more juveniles to criminal courts.

Which country involves their youths in planning and implementing social programs with community leaders?

When youths are perceived as emotionally and psychologically immature rather than lacking in physical abilities,this has been referred to as __________.

A less serious crime usually punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment for less than a year is referred to as __________.

Juvenile law is __________.

Musgrove (1965)pointed out that adolescence today is when youth experience __________.

According to Haskell and Yablonsky,sociologists are often reluctant to make recommendations for changes in the law.

The National Youth Network established in 1997 was a great example of __________.