Question 1

According to Agnew and Brezina, "routine activities" contribute to our understanding of delinquency in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  delinquency becomes so "routine" for some delinquents that they cannot be deterred 
B)  an absence of capable guardians can increase the likelihood of crime 
C)  routine activities are sometimes a major source of strain 
D)  most delinquency is relatively harmless 
A)  delinquency becomes so "routine" for some delinquents that they cannot be deterred 
B)  an absence of capable guardians can increase the likelihood of crime 
C)  routine activities are sometimes a major source of strain 
D)  most delinquency is relatively harmless

Question 2

Agnew and Brezina point out that individuals who encounter situational strains and use alcohol or drugs are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior. Explain.

Accepted Answer

Agnew and Brezina's research suggests th

Question 3

What factors influence juveniles' calculation of the costs and benefits of crime?

Accepted Answer

The calculation of the costs and benefit

Question 4

List three examples of provocations by others that typically precede violent crimes.

Accepted Answer

Provocations that typically precede viol

Question 5

"Geeks" can be attractive targets because:

Accepted Answer

A)  offenders neutralize their humanity 
B)  they are members of rival groups 
C)  they hang out with unpopular kids 
D)  all of the above 
A)  offenders neutralize their humanity 
B)  they are members of rival groups 
C)  they hang out with unpopular kids 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

According to Agnew and Brezina, which of the following statements is TRUE about the costs or benefits of robbing drug dealers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug dealers are more likely to call the police. 
B)  Drug dealers are less likely to retaliate with lethal violence. 
C)  Drug dealers typically have an approachable appearance. 
D)  Drug dealers carry large amounts of cash. 
A)  Drug dealers are more likely to call the police. 
B)  Drug dealers are less likely to retaliate with lethal violence. 
C)  Drug dealers typically have an approachable appearance. 
D)  Drug dealers carry large amounts of cash.

Question 7

Agnew and Brezina discuss why some robbers select drug dealers as their targets. Are drug dealers "easy targets" for robbers? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Agnew and Brezina, in their discussions

Question 8

With regard to property crime, an attractive target is one that is:

Accepted Answer

A)  visible 
B)  valuable 
C)  easy to move 
D)  accessible 
E)  all of the above 
A)  visible 
B)  valuable 
C)  easy to move 
D)  accessible 
E)  all of the above

Question 9

As stated in the text, research suggests that ________________ can reduce the likelihood of robbery of convenience stores.

Accepted Answer

A)  signs indicating that the clerk is licensed to carry a concealed weapon 
B)  cameras in prominent locations 
C)  two clerks rather than one 
D)  none of the above 
A)  signs indicating that the clerk is licensed to carry a concealed weapon 
B)  cameras in prominent locations 
C)  two clerks rather than one 
D)  none of the above

According to Agnew and Brezina, "routine activities" contribute to our understanding of delinquency in that:

Agnew and Brezina point out that individuals who encounter situational strains and use alcohol or drugs are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior. Explain.

What factors influence juveniles' calculation of the costs and benefits of crime?

List three examples of provocations by others that typically precede violent crimes.

"Geeks" can be attractive targets because:

According to Agnew and Brezina, which of the following statements is TRUE about the costs or benefits of robbing drug dealers?

Agnew and Brezina discuss why some robbers select drug dealers as their targets. Are drug dealers "easy targets" for robbers? Why or why not?

With regard to property crime, an attractive target is one that is:

As stated in the text, research suggests that ________________ can reduce the likelihood of robbery of convenience stores.

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

Strain Theory

Social Learning Theory

Control Theory

Labeling Theory

The Life Course

Group Differences in Delinquency

Individual Traits

The Family

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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Exam 11: Is Delinquency More Likely in Certain Types of Situations

According to Agnew and Brezina, "routine activities" contribute to our understanding of delinquency in that:

Agnew and Brezina point out that individuals who encounter situational strains and use alcohol or drugs are more likely to engage in delinquent behavior. Explain.

What factors influence juveniles' calculation of the costs and benefits of crime?

List three examples of provocations by others that typically precede violent crimes.

"Geeks" can be attractive targets because:

According to Agnew and Brezina, which of the following statements is TRUE about the costs or benefits of robbing drug dealers?

Agnew and Brezina discuss why some robbers select drug dealers as their targets. Are drug dealers "easy targets" for robbers? Why or why not?

With regard to property crime, an attractive target is one that is:

As stated in the text, research suggests that ________________ can reduce the likelihood of robbery of convenience stores.

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

Strain Theory

Social Learning Theory

Control Theory

Labeling Theory

The Life Course

Group Differences in Delinquency

Individual Traits

The Family

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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