Exam 5: Trait Theory

The boys end up being adopted by different families. Tom, the brother who lives in a large city, is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Tests were done and it was discovered that the level of ______________ in his blood was twice the levels found in the general population. The doctors are convinced this is the cause of his disorder.

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Question 41

Biologically oriented therapy is seldom used because it has no beneficial treatment in the criminal justice system.

(True/False)

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Question 42

Proponents of the _____________ theory argue that environmental stimulation from parents, relatives, and peer groups accounts for a child's IQ level.

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Question 43

This condition, _________________, occurs when glucose in the blood falls below levels necessary for normal and efficient brain functioning.

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Question 44

__________ theory is the branch of behavior theory most relevant to criminology.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 45

Programs that seek to treat personal problems before they manifest themselves as crimes are referred to as ___________________.

(Short Answer)

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Question 46

Locations with the highest concentrations of lead also report the highest levels of ______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 47

According to sociobiology, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood will cause a well-adjusted person to commit crime.

(True/False)

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Question 48

If criminal fathers produce criminal sons who produce criminal grandchildren, then crime can be said to be _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 49

Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 50

The "Twinkie defense" brought national attention to the view that biochemical conditions can influence antisocial behavior.

(True/False)

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Question 51

Which of the following is not considered to contribute to a healthy diet, and thus to good mental health and well-adjusted behavior patterns?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 52

Surgical procedures used to alter the brain structure of convicted sex offenders are known as psychosurgeries.

(True/False)

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Question 53

Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 54

Chemical compounds known as _________________, influence or activate brain functions.

(Short Answer)

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Question 55

Evolutionary theorists believe that human traits that produce violence and aggression have been advanced by the long process of human evolution.

(True/False)

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Question 56

After 20 years the boys are contacted by a researcher who is conducting a study on twins separated at birth and adopted by different families. John says that he finds it difficult to sustain relationships because he was not provided the support and care that he needed by his adopted mother as an infant. Which theory would best explain John's predicament?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 57

Nature theory argues that intelligence is largely determined genetically, that ancestry determines IQ, and that low intelligence, as demonstrated by low IQ, is linked to criminal behavior.

(True/False)

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Question 58

______________ is the view that human behavior is motivated by inborn biological urges to survive and preserve the species.

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Question 59

There is a stronger link between criminal behavior and identical twins than between criminal behavior and fraternal twins.

(True/False)

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Biologically oriented therapy is seldom used because it has no beneficial treatment in the criminal justice system.

Proponents of the _____________ theory argue that environmental stimulation from parents, relatives, and peer groups accounts for a child's IQ level.

This condition, _________________, occurs when glucose in the blood falls below levels necessary for normal and efficient brain functioning.

__________ theory is the branch of behavior theory most relevant to criminology.

Programs that seek to treat personal problems before they manifest themselves as crimes are referred to as ___________________.

Locations with the highest concentrations of lead also report the highest levels of ______.

According to sociobiology, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood will cause a well-adjusted person to commit crime.

If criminal fathers produce criminal sons who produce criminal grandchildren, then crime can be said to be _____.

Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?

The "Twinkie defense" brought national attention to the view that biochemical conditions can influence antisocial behavior.

Which of the following is not considered to contribute to a healthy diet, and thus to good mental health and well-adjusted behavior patterns?

Surgical procedures used to alter the brain structure of convicted sex offenders are known as psychosurgeries.

Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?

Chemical compounds known as _________________, influence or activate brain functions.

Evolutionary theorists believe that human traits that produce violence and aggression have been advanced by the long process of human evolution.

Nature theory argues that intelligence is largely determined genetically, that ancestry determines IQ, and that low intelligence, as demonstrated by low IQ, is linked to criminal behavior.

______________ is the view that human behavior is motivated by inborn biological urges to survive and preserve the species.

There is a stronger link between criminal behavior and identical twins than between criminal behavior and fraternal twins.

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Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, and Trajectory

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Exam 5: Trait Theory

Biologically oriented therapy is seldom used because it has no beneficial treatment in the criminal justice system.

Proponents of the _____________ theory argue that environmental stimulation from parents, relatives, and peer groups accounts for a child's IQ level.​

This condition, _________________, occurs when glucose in the blood falls below levels necessary for normal and efficient brain functioning.

__________ theory is the branch of behavior theory most relevant to criminology.​

Programs that seek to treat personal problems before they manifest themselves as crimes are referred to as ___________________.​

Locations with the highest concentrations of lead also report the highest levels of ______.

According to sociobiology, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood will cause a well-adjusted person to commit crime.​

If criminal fathers produce criminal sons who produce criminal grandchildren, then crime can be said to be _____.

Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?​

The "Twinkie defense" brought national attention to the view that biochemical conditions can influence antisocial behavior.​

Which of the following is not considered to contribute to a healthy diet, and thus to good mental health and well-adjusted behavior patterns?​

Surgical procedures used to alter the brain structure of convicted sex offenders are known as psychosurgeries.

Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?​

Chemical compounds known as _________________, influence or activate brain functions.

Evolutionary theorists believe that human traits that produce violence and aggression have been advanced by the long process of human evolution.​

Nature theory argues that intelligence is largely determined genetically, that ancestry determines IQ, and that low intelligence, as demonstrated by low IQ, is linked to criminal behavior.​

______________ is the view that human behavior is motivated by inborn biological urges to survive and preserve the species.​

There is a stronger link between criminal behavior and identical twins than between criminal behavior and fraternal twins.​

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Rational Choice Theory

Social Structure Theory

Social Process Theory

Social Conflict, Critical Criminology, and Restorative Justice

Developmental Theories: Life Course, Propensity, and Trajectory

Violent Crime

Political Crime and Terrorism

Economic Crimes: White-Collar, Blue-Collar, and Green-Collar

Public Order Crimes

Crimes of the New Millennium: Cyber Crime, Technology, and Transnational Organized Crimes

Filters

Proponents of the _____________ theory argue that environmental stimulation from parents, relatives, and peer groups accounts for a child's IQ level.

__________ theory is the branch of behavior theory most relevant to criminology.

Programs that seek to treat personal problems before they manifest themselves as crimes are referred to as ___________________.

According to sociobiology, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood will cause a well-adjusted person to commit crime.

Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?

The "Twinkie defense" brought national attention to the view that biochemical conditions can influence antisocial behavior.

Which of the following is not considered to contribute to a healthy diet, and thus to good mental health and well-adjusted behavior patterns?

Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?

Evolutionary theorists believe that human traits that produce violence and aggression have been advanced by the long process of human evolution.

Nature theory argues that intelligence is largely determined genetically, that ancestry determines IQ, and that low intelligence, as demonstrated by low IQ, is linked to criminal behavior.

______________ is the view that human behavior is motivated by inborn biological urges to survive and preserve the species.

There is a stronger link between criminal behavior and identical twins than between criminal behavior and fraternal twins.