Question 1

The ____________________ attempts to take components of various theories and build a single explanation that incorporates the best parts of the individual theories.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning approach 
B)  elaboration model 
C)  expansion approach 
D)  building block theory 
E)  none of the above 
A)  learning approach 
B)  elaboration model 
C)  expansion approach 
D)  building block theory 
E)  none of the above B

Question 2

The center piece of the Elmira Prenatal/Early Infancy program is:

Accepted Answer

A)  home visitation by nurses 
B)  preschool involvement 
C)  skills training 
D)  cognitive enhancement 
E)  none of the above 
A)  home visitation by nurses 
B)  preschool involvement 
C)  skills training 
D)  cognitive enhancement 
E)  none of the above A

Question 3

Evaluation of the Perry Preschool Project reveals significantly fewer arrests for graduates of the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The basic assumption underlying developmental prevention is:

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal and deviant activity is the result of early life experiences and learning 
B)  prevention requires developing interventions for individuals 
C)  crime is biologically determined 
D)  criminality can be traced to peer pressure that takes place in schools 
E)  none of the above 
A)  criminal and deviant activity is the result of early life experiences and learning 
B)  prevention requires developing interventions for individuals 
C)  crime is biologically determined 
D)  criminality can be traced to peer pressure that takes place in schools 
E)  none of the above

Question 5

Classicism holds that crime is caused by factors beyond the control of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Many developmental prevention programs often address crime and delinquency indirectly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Farrington's Integrated Cognitive Antisocial Potential theory incorporates ideas from all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning 
B)  social control 
C)  labeling 
D)  rational choice 
E)  all of the above are included 
A)  learning 
B)  social control 
C)  labeling 
D)  rational choice 
E)  all of the above are included

Question 8

_______________ programs seek to teach children how to recognize problem situations and react in an appropriate manner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parent training 
B)  Skills training 
C)  Preschool programs 
D)  Multi-component programs 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Parent training 
B)  Skills training 
C)  Preschool programs 
D)  Multi-component programs 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

The Seattle Social Development Project targeted all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  teachers 
B)  gangs 
C)  parents 
D)  students 
E)  all of the above were targeted 
A)  teachers 
B)  gangs 
C)  parents 
D)  students 
E)  all of the above were targeted

Question 10

Communities That Care is unique in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it focuses on broken families 
B)  there is a clear set of risk factors targeted 
C)  there is no single intervention 
D)  children are excluded 
E)  none of the above make it unique 
A)  it focuses on broken families 
B)  there is a clear set of risk factors targeted 
C)  there is no single intervention 
D)  children are excluded 
E)  none of the above make it unique

Question 11

Head Start proposes that disadvantaged families are not prepared to assist their children in finding employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Evaluation of the PATHS program has found increased problem-solving ability by the students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a parent training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seattle Social Development project 
B)  Syracuse Family Development project 
C)  Incredible Years project 
D)  Elmira Prenatal/Early Infancy program 
E)  all of the above are parent training projects 
A)  Seattle Social Development project 
B)  Syracuse Family Development project 
C)  Incredible Years project 
D)  Elmira Prenatal/Early Infancy program 
E)  all of the above are parent training projects

Question 14

A simple developmental model is a linear explanation such as Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an important component of the Perry Preschool program?

Accepted Answer

A)  provides students with a positive introduction to education 
B)  involves the children in the planning of activities 
C)  mentors are from middle-class areas 
D)  low child-teacher ratio 
E)  frequent home visits with parents 
A)  provides students with a positive introduction to education 
B)  involves the children in the planning of activities 
C)  mentors are from middle-class areas 
D)  low child-teacher ratio 
E)  frequent home visits with parents

Question 16

Poor social cognitive skills is a family risk factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered a key family risk factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  family criminality 
B)  poor parental supervision 
C)  harsh punishment 
D)  child abuse 
E)  all of the above are considered key family risk factors 
A)  family criminality 
B)  poor parental supervision 
C)  harsh punishment 
D)  child abuse 
E)  all of the above are considered key family risk factors

Question 18

Multi-component programs share the common feature of utilizing a range of interventions rather than only one or two approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Results from the Seattle Social Development project indicate that youths who completed the program were more successful in school, had a higher graduation rate, and committed fewer delinquent offenses, but that substance abuse was not impacted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ____________________ attempts to take components of various theories and build a single explanation that incorporates the best parts of the individual theories.

The center piece of the Elmira Prenatal/Early Infancy program is:

Evaluation of the Perry Preschool Project reveals significantly fewer arrests for graduates of the program.

The basic assumption underlying developmental prevention is:

Classicism holds that crime is caused by factors beyond the control of the individual.

Many developmental prevention programs often address crime and delinquency indirectly.

Farrington's Integrated Cognitive Antisocial Potential theory incorporates ideas from all but which of the following?

_______________ programs seek to teach children how to recognize problem situations and react in an appropriate manner.

The Seattle Social Development Project targeted all but which of the following?

Communities That Care is unique in that:

Head Start proposes that disadvantaged families are not prepared to assist their children in finding employment.

Evaluation of the PATHS program has found increased problem-solving ability by the students.

Which of the following is NOT a parent training program?

A simple developmental model is a linear explanation such as Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of crime.

Which of the following is NOT an important component of the Perry Preschool program?

Poor social cognitive skills is a family risk factor.

Which of the following is NOT considered a key family risk factor?

Multi-component programs share the common feature of utilizing a range of interventions rather than only one or two approaches.

Results from the Seattle Social Development project indicate that youths who completed the program were more successful in school, had a higher graduation rate, and committed fewer delinquent offenses, but that substance abuse was not impacted.

Crime and the Fear of Crime

Crime Prevention

Evaluation and Crime Prevention

The Physical Environment and Crime Prevention

Neighborhood Crime Prevention

The Mass Media and Crime Prevention

Developmental Crime Prevention

Prediction for Secondary Prevention

Situational Crime Prevention

Displacement and Diffusion

Partnerships for Crime Prevention

Substance Use, Crime, and Crime Prevention

The School and Crime Prevention

Specific Deterrence and Incapacitation

Rehabilitation

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Exam 8: General Deterrence

The ____________________ attempts to take components of various theories and build a single explanation that incorporates the best parts of the individual theories.

The center piece of the Elmira Prenatal/Early Infancy program is:

Evaluation of the Perry Preschool Project reveals significantly fewer arrests for graduates of the program.

The basic assumption underlying developmental prevention is:

Classicism holds that crime is caused by factors beyond the control of the individual.

Many developmental prevention programs often address crime and delinquency indirectly.

Farrington's Integrated Cognitive Antisocial Potential theory incorporates ideas from all but which of the following?

_______________ programs seek to teach children how to recognize problem situations and react in an appropriate manner.

The Seattle Social Development Project targeted all but which of the following?

Communities That Care is unique in that:

Head Start proposes that disadvantaged families are not prepared to assist their children in finding employment.

Evaluation of the PATHS program has found increased problem-solving ability by the students.

Which of the following is NOT a parent training program?

A simple developmental model is a linear explanation such as Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of crime.

Which of the following is NOT an important component of the Perry Preschool program?

Poor social cognitive skills is a family risk factor.

Which of the following is NOT considered a key family risk factor?

Multi-component programs share the common feature of utilizing a range of interventions rather than only one or two approaches.

Results from the Seattle Social Development project indicate that youths who completed the program were more successful in school, had a higher graduation rate, and committed fewer delinquent offenses, but that substance abuse was not impacted.

Crime and the Fear of Crime

Crime Prevention

Evaluation and Crime Prevention

The Physical Environment and Crime Prevention

Neighborhood Crime Prevention

The Mass Media and Crime Prevention

Developmental Crime Prevention

Prediction for Secondary Prevention

Situational Crime Prevention

Displacement and Diffusion

Partnerships for Crime Prevention

Substance Use, Crime, and Crime Prevention

The School and Crime Prevention

Specific Deterrence and Incapacitation

Rehabilitation

Filters