Exam 2: Victimization and Criminal Behavior.

Which of the following argued that the women's movement increased the role of women in criminal activity?​

__________ are factors thought to bring about criminal behavior in an individual.

An Essay on Crimes and Punishments was written by ___________ in 1764.

Crime has many kinds of costs,including economic,psychological,and emotional.

The argument that criminals are born criminal was purported by ___________.

Christina is a single mother of two children. She grew up in a home filled with violence. Her mother was frequently high on crack cocaine as she entered her teen years. Christina's dad has not been a part of her life since she was four. She vowed to herself that she would never allow her children to be raised in a home like she grew up in. Christina married her high school boyfriend and had a son and a daughter. She worked as a nursing assistant and life was going well for her until her husband left her for another woman. Christina feel into a massive depression that was only relieved with alcohol and other illegal drugs. Christina started selling drugs and herself to maintain her habit until she was arrested by an undercover officer. She is currently serving a six year prison sentence. -Christina's depression played a significant part in her criminal lifestyle.Which theory best explains why this is so?​

Marxism is an example of social conflict theory.

In regard to gender,________ are more likely to become victims of crime.

Which of the following is not a main principle of classical criminology?​

Freud proposed a psychoanalytic theory that crime is caused by unconscious drives and forces.

The intangible costs of crime are small.

__________ criminology maintains that crimes result from rational choices.

Most theories about crime are based on men.

The tangible costs of crime are large.

Which medical researcher suggested that when environmental lead finds its way into the developing brain,it disturbs impulse control?​

Jeff frequently visits the local bar on his way home from his second shift factory job. He and his coworkers will often have a beer or two before going home for the night. Jeff and his friends are anxious to arrive to the bar on this particular night due to his favorite NFL team playing. He hopes they will arrive to view the fourth quarter of the game. As he enters the bar, he notes a group of noisy, obnoxious rival fans that had one too many drinks. Jeff ask the group to quiet down so he could hear the game. He was immediately approached by the members of the group asking if they wanted to make an issue of the game. Before Jeff could answer, one member of the group throws a punch. Within minutes, a full bar brawl has ensued.  Jeff ends up with a fractured skull, which has resulted in brain damage. -Because Jeff and his coworkers were attending a bar late at night,they could be considered at a higher risk of criminal activity.This is known as _________ theory.

Labeling is an example of a social process theory.

According to the lifestyle exposure model,which of the following does not affect victimization?​

According to the lifestyle exposure model,who is most likely to be victimized because of where they live and how they spend their leisure time?

Wealthy people can take measures to protect themselves from some types of crime.