Question 1

Learning theories argue that criminal behavior is a result of bad neighborhoods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

______ theory expounded on principle's of Freud.

Accepted Answer

A) Toby's 
B) Reckless' 
C) Nye's 
D) Reiss' 
A) Toby's 
B) Reckless' 
C) Nye's 
D) Reiss'

Question 3

There is allowance for free will and rational decision making in Sutherland's differential association theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Individuals are passive actors in the process that takes place when they receive stimuli and respond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Social process theories assume that criminal behavior is inherent and born in individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Glaser believed that movie stars could influence criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Control theorists believe that crime is a result of strain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What criticisms have been made regarding Sutherland's differential association theory?

Accepted Answer

A criticism of Sutherland's theory is th

Question 9

Of the three domains of the psyche, the ego is the one that would attempt to negotiate the decision to attend a party or to study for an exam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following was not developed by Freud?

Accepted Answer

A) tabula rasa 
B) id 
C) superego 
D) ego 
A) tabula rasa 
B) id 
C) superego 
D) ego

Question 11

The ______ element of a social bond refers to a shared value and moral system.

Accepted Answer

A) attachment 
B) involvement 
C) belief 
D) commitment 
A) attachment 
B) involvement 
C) belief 
D) commitment

Question 12

Examples of positive reinforcement for good behavior include ______.

Accepted Answer

A) a mother praising her child for getting a good grade in school 
B) a mother spanking her child 
C) a mother scolding her child for hitting the dog 
D) a child doing the dishes in order to stop his mother's nagging 
A) a mother praising her child for getting a good grade in school 
B) a mother spanking her child 
C) a mother scolding her child for hitting the dog 
D) a child doing the dishes in order to stop his mother's nagging

Question 13

Pavlov is well known for classical conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

______ was famous for his theory of operant conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) Freud 
B) Pavlov 
C) Skinner 
D) Bandura 
A) Freud 
B) Pavlov 
C) Skinner 
D) Bandura

Question 15

______ is known for his bo-bo doll study.

Accepted Answer

A) Freud 
B) Bandura 
C) Skinner 
D) Pavlov 
A) Freud 
B) Bandura 
C) Skinner 
D) Pavlov

Question 16

Which of the following is one of the major principles of differential association?

Accepted Answer

A) A person becomes a criminal when he finds the consequences of breaking the law to be less favorable than upholding the law. 
B) Criminal behavior is innate. 
C) Differential association may vary in frugality, durability and intelligence. 
D) Learning criminal behavior involves assimilating techniques. 
A) A person becomes a criminal when he finds the consequences of breaking the law to be less favorable than upholding the law. 
B) Criminal behavior is innate. 
C) Differential association may vary in frugality, durability and intelligence. 
D) Learning criminal behavior involves assimilating techniques.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE of power-control theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Power-control theory is not a social control theory. 
B) Unbalanced households are less likely to suppress criminal activity in daughters. 
C) Balanced households are less likely to experience gender differences in the criminal offending of the children. 
D) In balanced households, mothers will be more likely to exert control on their daughters. 
A) Power-control theory is not a social control theory. 
B) Unbalanced households are less likely to suppress criminal activity in daughters. 
C) Balanced households are less likely to experience gender differences in the criminal offending of the children. 
D) In balanced households, mothers will be more likely to exert control on their daughters.

Question 18

______ conducted research at the same university as Sutherland.

Accepted Answer

A) Bandura 
B) Glaser 
C) Skinner 
D) Pavlov 
A) Bandura 
B) Glaser 
C) Skinner 
D) Pavlov

Question 19

Sutherland wrote the first criminology textbook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The only conscious domain of the psyche is the ______.

Accepted Answer

A) ego 
B) superego 
C) libido 
D) id 
A) ego 
B) superego 
C) libido 
D) id

Learning theories argue that criminal behavior is a result of bad neighborhoods.

______ theory expounded on principle's of Freud.

There is allowance for free will and rational decision making in Sutherland's differential association theory.

Individuals are passive actors in the process that takes place when they receive stimuli and respond.

Social process theories assume that criminal behavior is inherent and born in individuals.

Glaser believed that movie stars could influence criminal behavior.

Control theorists believe that crime is a result of strain.

What criticisms have been made regarding Sutherland's differential association theory?

Of the three domains of the psyche, the ego is the one that would attempt to negotiate the decision to attend a party or to study for an exam.

Which of the following was not developed by Freud?

The ______ element of a social bond refers to a shared value and moral system.

Examples of positive reinforcement for good behavior include ______.

Pavlov is well known for classical conditioning.

______ was famous for his theory of operant conditioning.

______ is known for his bo-bo doll study.

Which of the following is one of the major principles of differential association?

Which of the following is TRUE of power-control theory?

______ conducted research at the same university as Sutherland.

Sutherland wrote the first criminology textbook.

The only conscious domain of the psyche is the ______.

Introduction to the Book: an Overview of Issues in Criminological Theory

Preclassical and Classical Theories of Crime

Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence, Rational Choice, and Routine Activities or Lifestyle Theories of Crime

Early Postitive School Perspectives of Criminality

Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior

Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of Crime

The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime

Social Reaction and Critical Models of Crime

Feminist Models of Crime

Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality

Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of Crime

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Exam 8: Social Process and Learning Theories of Crime

Learning theories argue that criminal behavior is a result of bad neighborhoods.

______ theory expounded on principle's of Freud.

There is allowance for free will and rational decision making in Sutherland's differential association theory.

Individuals are passive actors in the process that takes place when they receive stimuli and respond.

Social process theories assume that criminal behavior is inherent and born in individuals.

Glaser believed that movie stars could influence criminal behavior.

Control theorists believe that crime is a result of strain.

What criticisms have been made regarding Sutherland's differential association theory?

Of the three domains of the psyche, the ego is the one that would attempt to negotiate the decision to attend a party or to study for an exam.

Which of the following was not developed by Freud?

The ______ element of a social bond refers to a shared value and moral system.

Examples of positive reinforcement for good behavior include ______.

Pavlov is well known for classical conditioning.

______ was famous for his theory of operant conditioning.

______ is known for his bo-bo doll study.

Which of the following is one of the major principles of differential association?

Which of the following is TRUE of power-control theory?

______ conducted research at the same university as Sutherland.

Sutherland wrote the first criminology textbook.

The only conscious domain of the psyche is the ______.

Introduction to the Book: an Overview of Issues in Criminological Theory

Preclassical and Classical Theories of Crime

Modern Applications of the Classical Perspective: Deterrence, Rational Choice, and Routine Activities or Lifestyle Theories of Crime

Early Postitive School Perspectives of Criminality

Modern Biosocial Perspectives of Criminal Behavior

Early Social Structure and Strain Theories of Crime

The Chicago School and Cultural and Subcultural Theories of Crime

Social Reaction and Critical Models of Crime

Feminist Models of Crime

Life-Course Perspectives of Criminality

Integrated Theoretical Models and New Perspectives of Crime

Filters