Question 1

How would a control theorist explain the relationship between child abuse and delinquency? Provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

A control theorist would explain the relationship between child abuse and delinquency by focusing on the impact of disrupted or weakened social bonds and inadequate social control mechanisms. According to control theory, individuals are naturally inclined towards deviant behavior, but social bonds and control mechanisms help to prevent them from engaging in delinquent acts. When these bonds are weakened or disrupted, individuals are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior.

In the case of child abuse, a control theorist would argue that the experience of abuse can weaken the social bonds between the child and their caregivers, as well as with other significant individuals in their lives. This can lead to a lack of attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief in conventional norms and values, which are the key elements of social bonds according to control theory.

For example, a child who has experienced physical abuse from their parents may develop a lack of trust and attachment towards authority figures, leading to a decreased commitment to following rules and laws. Similarly, a child who has been emotionally neglected may lack the involvement in conventional activities and may not have a strong belief in the importance of following societal norms.

As a result, these weakened social bonds can lead to an increased likelihood of delinquent behavior, as the individual may not feel as constrained by societal expectations and may be more inclined to engage in deviant acts.

Overall, a control theorist would explain the relationship between child abuse and delinquency as a result of weakened social bonds and inadequate social control mechanisms, which can lead to an increased likelihood of engaging in delinquent behavior.

Question 2

Studies examining the effects of child abuse on delinquency indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  most abused individuals become delinquent 
B)  child abuse slightly decreases the likelihood for delinquency 
C)  neglect may have a stronger effect on delinquency than other types of abuse 
D)  child abuse is a very strong predictor of delinquency 
E)  the effects of physical abuse on delinquency are much stronger than the effects of other types of abuse 
A)  most abused individuals become delinquent 
B)  child abuse slightly decreases the likelihood for delinquency 
C)  neglect may have a stronger effect on delinquency than other types of abuse 
D)  child abuse is a very strong predictor of delinquency 
E)  the effects of physical abuse on delinquency are much stronger than the effects of other types of abuse C

Question 3

As discussed in the text, parents may employ poor parenting practices because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  lack the traits necessary to be successful parents 
B)  have children with difficult temperaments that make parenting difficult 
C)  lack the knowledge to be successful parents 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  lack the traits necessary to be successful parents 
B)  have children with difficult temperaments that make parenting difficult 
C)  lack the knowledge to be successful parents 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above D

Question 4

According to the textbook, are broken homes a major cause of delinquency? What does the current research suggest?

Accepted Answer

As an AI, I don't have access to a speci

Question 5

Describe and explain the relationship between family size and delinquency.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between family size and

Question 6

Delinquency is least likely when parents employ a warm and _____ parenting style.

Accepted Answer

A)  firm 
B)  flexible 
C)  supportive 
D)  nondirective 
A)  firm 
B)  flexible 
C)  supportive 
D)  nondirective

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a type of "broken home"?

Accepted Answer

A)  natural mother and stepfather 
B)  teenage natural mother and natural father 
C)  mother and father both work outside the home 
D)  none of the above 
A)  natural mother and stepfather 
B)  teenage natural mother and natural father 
C)  mother and father both work outside the home 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

In today's society, one popular claim is that "the problem with kids today is that they lack effective discipline" and many researchers agree with this statement. What do researchers suggest that parents should do in order to deal with this issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parents should practice permissive parenting. 
B)  Parents should return to more authoritarian parenting styles of the past. 
C)  Parents should use an authoritative style of parenting. 
D)  Parents should return to using harsh physical punishments. 
A)  Parents should practice permissive parenting. 
B)  Parents should return to more authoritarian parenting styles of the past. 
C)  Parents should use an authoritative style of parenting. 
D)  Parents should return to using harsh physical punishments.

Question 9

Discuss the styles of parenting that are most likely and least likely to produce delinquency.

Accepted Answer

The styles of parenting that are most li

Question 10

In order to teach children to engage in conventional behaviors, it is suggested that parents:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide direct instruction of cognitive skills 
B)  model behavioral skills 
C)  give informational support 
D)  offer emotional support 
E)  all of the above 
A)  provide direct instruction of cognitive skills 
B)  model behavioral skills 
C)  give informational support 
D)  offer emotional support 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

______________ is one of the strongest family correlates to delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A)  Teenage motherhood 
B)  Mother's employment outside the home 
C)  A broken home 
D)  Large family size 
E)  Parental rejection 
A)  Teenage motherhood 
B)  Mother's employment outside the home 
C)  A broken home 
D)  Large family size 
E)  Parental rejection

Question 12

Several states have passed laws that hold parents responsible for the criminal behavior of their children in certain circumstances. Do you think this is fair? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The question of whether it is fair to ho

Question 13

Some people might argue that juveniles with criminal/deviant parents are more likely to engage in delinquency because "criminal parents are more likely to model crime, reinforce crime, and teach values that favor crime." Defend or challenge this argument, using information provided in the text.

Accepted Answer

The argument that juveniles with crimina

Question 14

What are some of the strains or stressors that parents may face that make it difficult for them to employ good parenting practices?

Accepted Answer

Some of the strains or stressors that pa

Question 15

In order to teach their children not to engage in delinquency, it is recommended that parents:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide very strict rules 
B)  consistently sanction rule violations 
C)  intermittently sanction rule violations 
D)  spank their children for rule violations 
E)  none of the above 
A)  provide very strict rules 
B)  consistently sanction rule violations 
C)  intermittently sanction rule violations 
D)  spank their children for rule violations 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Drawing on the text, what should parents do to decrease the likelihood that their children will engage in delinquency?

Accepted Answer

To decrease the likelihood that their ch

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding child abuse is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most cases of abuse are not detected by authorities. 
B)  The most common form of abuse is physical. 
C)  Early studies were accurate when estimating the effect of abuse on delinquency. 
D)  Abuse does not increase the likelihood of delinquency. 
A)  Most cases of abuse are not detected by authorities. 
B)  The most common form of abuse is physical. 
C)  Early studies were accurate when estimating the effect of abuse on delinquency. 
D)  Abuse does not increase the likelihood of delinquency.

Question 18

Identify the four major areas of research on the family and delinquency.

Accepted Answer

The four major areas of research on the

Question 19

Overall, research indicates that broken homes have _____ effect on delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A)  no 
B)  a small to moderate 
C)  a moderate to large 
D)  a large 
A)  no 
B)  a small to moderate 
C)  a moderate to large 
D)  a large

Question 20

________________ has (have) a causal effect on delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict between parents and children 
B)  Conflict between spouses 
C)  Parental neglect of child 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Conflict between parents and children 
B)  Conflict between spouses 
C)  Parental neglect of child 
D)  all of the above

Exam 14: The Family

How would a control theorist explain the relationship between child abuse and delinquency? Provide specific examples.

Studies examining the effects of child abuse on delinquency indicate that:

As discussed in the text, parents may employ poor parenting practices because they:

According to the textbook, are broken homes a major cause of delinquency? What does the current research suggest?

Describe and explain the relationship between family size and delinquency.

Delinquency is least likely when parents employ a warm and _____ parenting style.

Which of the following is considered a type of "broken home"?

In today's society, one popular claim is that "the problem with kids today is that they lack effective discipline" and many researchers agree with this statement. What do researchers suggest that parents should do in order to deal with this issue?

Discuss the styles of parenting that are most likely and least likely to produce delinquency.

In order to teach children to engage in conventional behaviors, it is suggested that parents:

______________ is one of the strongest family correlates to delinquency.

Several states have passed laws that hold parents responsible for the criminal behavior of their children in certain circumstances. Do you think this is fair? Why or why not?

Some people might argue that juveniles with criminal/deviant parents are more likely to engage in delinquency because "criminal parents are more likely to model crime, reinforce crime, and teach values that favor crime." Defend or challenge this argument, using information provided in the text.

What are some of the strains or stressors that parents may face that make it difficult for them to employ good parenting practices?

In order to teach their children not to engage in delinquency, it is recommended that parents:

Drawing on the text, what should parents do to decrease the likelihood that their children will engage in delinquency?

Which of the following statements regarding child abuse is TRUE?

Identify the four major areas of research on the family and delinquency.

Overall, research indicates that broken homes have _____ effect on delinquency.

________________ has (have) a causal effect on delinquency.

What Is Delinquency and How Does It Differ From Adult Crime

How Is Delinquency Measureding the Extent of Rape

How Much Delinquency Is There, and Is Delinquency Increasing

Who Is Most Likely to Engage in Delinquency

What Is a Theory and How Do We Test Theories

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Social Learning Theory

Control Theory

Labeling Theory

The Life Course

Is Delinquency More Likely in Certain Types of Situations

Group Differences in Delinquency

Individual Traits

The School

Delinquent Peers and Gangs

Other Social Influences

Pulling It All Together

Policies and Programs

The Police

Juvenile Court and Corrections

The Juvenile Justice System

The Strategies of Deterrence and Incapacitation

The Strategies of Prevention and Rehabilitation

What Should We Do to Reduce Delinquency

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