Exam 10: Reviving Classical Theory: Deterrence and Rational Choice Theories

Which of the following policies would Cornish and Clarke argue, based on their rational choice theory, would be most effective in reducing the occurrence of criminal events?

Which of the following aspects of punishment shows the most promise in terms of affecting crime, according to the research on general deterrence?

Which of the following is true regarding the empirical research on general deterrence?

According to Cornish and Clarke's rational choice theory, which of the following is true?

The idea that choices about the costs versus benefits of crime might be constrained by the availability of time and/or relevant information is referred to as

Describe how Stafford and Warr reconceptualized deterrence theory.

Evidence shows that increasing the swiftness of punishment among those caught

The idea that punishment reduces future crime among the people who have been punished is referred to as

Explain the notion of general deterrence and summarize the state of the research regarding the general deterrent effect of punishment.

According to deterrence theory, what determines the extent to which a potential offender is deterred?

The idea that punishment lowers crime among the general population, including those not punished, is referred to as

The classical school of criminology argued that

According to Cornish and Clarke's rational choice theory, which of the following is true?

Stafford and Warr extend previous work on deterrence theory most obviously with their attention to

Provide a thorough discussion of the criticisms of specific deterrence. Why might specific deterrence not work in the manner posited by deterrence theory?

According to Wright and Decker, after committing a robbery, the offenders usually

In discussing criminal involvement, Cornish and Clarke distinguished between the decisions to become involved in crime initially, to continue crime, and to desist from crime. They state that each of these decisions is influenced by different sets of factors. Describe the factors that might be relevant for each of these decisions.

In their rational choice theory, Cornish and Clarke assume which of the following?

Wright and Decker found that most armed robbers are motivated by the

Stafford and Warr claim that direct avoidance of punishment plays a role in whether _____ occurs.