Question 1

Moral development theory holds that people who obey the law to avoid punishment instead of viewing it as beneficial to society are more likely to commit crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Television violence increases the _________ of viewers and makes them more prone to act aggressively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Television violence increases the _________ of viewers...

Question 3

Albert Bandura is most closely linked to social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Lombroso argued that born criminals had ________________ and that their behavior could be explained by their primitive traits.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lombroso argued that born criminals had ________________...

Question 5

Discuss the evidence to suggest that there may be a link between genetics and crime.

Accepted Answer

Findings show that children who have cri

Question 6

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often accompanied by which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  rule disorder 
B)  low testosterone 
C)  high testosterone 
D)  conduct disorder 
A)  rule disorder 
B)  low testosterone 
C)  high testosterone 
D)  conduct disorder

Question 7

A disorder in which a child shows a developmentally inappropriate lack of attention and an excess of impulsivity is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  oppositional defiance disorder. 
C)  impulse dysfunctional disorder. 
D)  conduct disorder. 
A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  oppositional defiance disorder. 
C)  impulse dysfunctional disorder. 
D)  conduct disorder.

Question 8

What do studies of monozygatic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a significantly higher risk for suicidal behavior among MZ twin pairs than among DZ twin pairs. 
B)  MZ twin pairs who suffer child abuse are more likely to engage in antisocial activity than DZ twin pairs. 
C)  If one member of a twin pair was delinquent, so was the other, and the effect was greater for MZ twin pairs. 
D)  Studies indicate all these findings. 
A)  There is a significantly higher risk for suicidal behavior among MZ twin pairs than among DZ twin pairs. 
B)  MZ twin pairs who suffer child abuse are more likely to engage in antisocial activity than DZ twin pairs. 
C)  If one member of a twin pair was delinquent, so was the other, and the effect was greater for MZ twin pairs. 
D)  Studies indicate all these findings.

Question 9

Explain how Gabriel Tarde may be seen as the pioneer of modern-day social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

Tarde is the forerunner of modern-day th

Question 10

Identify the patterns of behavior and symptoms of ADHD and discuss how ADHD is associated with crime.

Accepted Answer

About 3% of children suffer from ADHD. I

Question 11

___________________ is a branch of cognitive psychology that focuses on the ways in which people process, store, and encode information to make decisions.

Accepted Answer

Informatio

Question 12

Psychological behavior theory maintains that human actions are developed through _______________.

Accepted Answer

learning e

Question 13

It has been argued that declining levels of which hormone help to explain the aging-out process?

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  serotonin 
C)  testosterone 
D)  progesterone 
A)  estrogen 
B)  serotonin 
C)  testosterone 
D)  progesterone

Question 14

Humanistic psychology deals with getting in touch with one's feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The notion that some individuals may engage in crime because of the attraction of "getting away with it" is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  risk theory. 
B)  arousal theory. 
C)  thrill-seeking theory. 
D)  conduct disorder. 
A)  risk theory. 
B)  arousal theory. 
C)  thrill-seeking theory. 
D)  conduct disorder.

Question 16

A frequently administered personality test used to distinguish deviant from nondeviant groups is the.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​California Personality Inventory. 
B)  ​Charleston Character Calculation Examination. 
C)  ​Minnesota Personal Inventory Examination. 
D)  ​Trezpap Deviant Group Inventory. 
A)  ​California Personality Inventory. 
B)  ​Charleston Character Calculation Examination. 
C)  ​Minnesota Personal Inventory Examination. 
D)  ​Trezpap Deviant Group Inventory.

Question 17

_________focuses on the mental processes and how people perceive and mentally represent the world around them and solve problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________focuses on the mental processes and how...

Question 18

Studies of twins have not produced any evidence to suggest that genetics may be linked to crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The study of brain activity is termed _________. Some researchers believe neurological and physical abnormalities are acquired as early as the fetal or prenatal stage and that they control behavior throughout the life span.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The study of brain activity is termed...

Question 20

Estrogen, the most abundant androgen, has been found in higher levels among prisoners who committed violent crimes than in other prisoners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Moral development theory holds that people who obey the law to avoid punishment instead of viewing it as beneficial to society are more likely to commit crime.

Television violence increases the _________ of viewers and makes them more prone to act aggressively.

Albert Bandura is most closely linked to social learning theory.

Lombroso argued that born criminals had ________________ and that their behavior could be explained by their primitive traits.

Discuss the evidence to suggest that there may be a link between genetics and crime.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often accompanied by which disorder?

A disorder in which a child shows a developmentally inappropriate lack of attention and an excess of impulsivity is known as:

What do studies of monozygatic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins indicate?

Explain how Gabriel Tarde may be seen as the pioneer of modern-day social learning theory.

Identify the patterns of behavior and symptoms of ADHD and discuss how ADHD is associated with crime.

___________________ is a branch of cognitive psychology that focuses on the ways in which people process, store, and encode information to make decisions.

Psychological behavior theory maintains that human actions are developed through _______________.

It has been argued that declining levels of which hormone help to explain the aging-out process?

Humanistic psychology deals with getting in touch with one's feelings.

The notion that some individuals may engage in crime because of the attraction of "getting away with it" is known as:

A frequently administered personality test used to distinguish deviant from nondeviant groups is the.

_________focuses on the mental processes and how people perceive and mentally represent the world around them and solve problems.

Studies of twins have not produced any evidence to suggest that genetics may be linked to crime.

The study of brain activity is termed _________. Some researchers believe neurological and physical abnormalities are acquired as early as the fetal or prenatal stage and that they control behavior throughout the life span.

Estrogen, the most abundant androgen, has been found in higher levels among prisoners who committed violent crimes than in other prisoners.

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Rational Choice Theory

Social Structure Theories

Social Process Theories Socialization and Society

Critical Criminology and Restorative Justice

Developmental Theories Life Course Latent Trait and Trajectory

Interpersonal Violence

Political Crime and Terrorism

Property Crime

Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Green-Collar, and Transnational Organized Crime

Public Order Crime Sex and Substance Abuse

Crimes of the New Millenium Cybercrime

Criminal Justice Process and Perspectives

Police and the Courts Investigation Arrest and Adjudication

Punishment and Correction

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Exam 5: Trait Theories

Moral development theory holds that people who obey the law to avoid punishment instead of viewing it as beneficial to society are more likely to commit crime.

Television violence increases the _________ of viewers and makes them more prone to act aggressively.

Albert Bandura is most closely linked to social learning theory.

Lombroso argued that born criminals had ________________ and that their behavior could be explained by their primitive traits.

Discuss the evidence to suggest that there may be a link between genetics and crime.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often accompanied by which disorder?

A disorder in which a child shows a developmentally inappropriate lack of attention and an excess of impulsivity is known as:

What do studies of monozygatic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins indicate?

Explain how Gabriel Tarde may be seen as the pioneer of modern-day social learning theory.

Identify the patterns of behavior and symptoms of ADHD and discuss how ADHD is associated with crime.

___________________ is a branch of cognitive psychology that focuses on the ways in which people process, store, and encode information to make decisions.

Psychological behavior theory maintains that human actions are developed through _______________.

It has been argued that declining levels of which hormone help to explain the aging-out process?

Humanistic psychology deals with getting in touch with one's feelings.

The notion that some individuals may engage in crime because of the attraction of "getting away with it" is known as:

A frequently administered personality test used to distinguish deviant from nondeviant groups is the.

_________focuses on the mental processes and how people perceive and mentally represent the world around them and solve problems.

Studies of twins have not produced any evidence to suggest that genetics may be linked to crime.

The study of brain activity is termed _________. Some researchers believe neurological and physical abnormalities are acquired as early as the fetal or prenatal stage and that they control behavior throughout the life span.

Estrogen, the most abundant androgen, has been found in higher levels among prisoners who committed violent crimes than in other prisoners.

Crime and Criminology

The Nature and Extent of Crime

Victims and Victimization

Rational Choice Theory

Social Structure Theories

Social Process Theories Socialization and Society

Critical Criminology and Restorative Justice

Developmental Theories Life Course Latent Trait and Trajectory

Interpersonal Violence

Political Crime and Terrorism

Property Crime

Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Green-Collar, and Transnational Organized Crime

Public Order Crime Sex and Substance Abuse

Crimes of the New Millenium Cybercrime

Criminal Justice Process and Perspectives

Police and the Courts Investigation Arrest and Adjudication

Punishment and Correction

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