Question 1

This is the idea that society defines an individual, treating him or her differently, and the individual internalizes this definition and acts it out.

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict theory 
B)  labeling theory 
C)  strain theory 
D)  life-course theory 
A)  conflict theory 
B)  labeling theory 
C)  strain theory 
D)  life-course theory

Question 2

According to Laub and Sampson, this is a major feature of turning points.

Accepted Answer

A)  agency 
B)  desistance 
C)  persistence 
D)  arrest 
A)  agency 
B)  desistance 
C)  persistence 
D)  arrest

Question 3

According to Patterson's developmental perspective on antisocial behavior, what is the first step in chronic delinquency?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor parental discipline and monitoring 
B)  delinquency 
C)  commitment to antisocial peer groups 
D)  school failure and social rejection 
A)  poor parental discipline and monitoring 
B)  delinquency 
C)  commitment to antisocial peer groups 
D)  school failure and social rejection

Question 4

According to Cullen's social support theory, the relationships offenders have with significant others is an example of this type of social support.

Accepted Answer

A)  expressive 
B)  instrumental 
C)  substantive 
D)  subjective 
A)  expressive 
B)  instrumental 
C)  substantive 
D)  subjective

Question 5

This is a place in which rigid rules and regulations, such as dress and communication, are clearly defined and strictly enforced.

Accepted Answer

A)  total institution 
B)  mental institution 
C)  social institution 
D)  cultural institution 
A)  total institution 
B)  mental institution 
C)  social institution 
D)  cultural institution

This is the idea that society defines an individual, treating him or her differently, and the individual internalizes this definition and acts it out.

According to Laub and Sampson, this is a major feature of turning points.

According to Patterson's developmental perspective on antisocial behavior, what is the first step in chronic delinquency?

According to Cullen's social support theory, the relationships offenders have with significant others is an example of this type of social support.

This is a place in which rigid rules and regulations, such as dress and communication, are clearly defined and strictly enforced.

Thinking Critically About Crime

Measuring Crime

Victims of Crime

The Classical and Positivist Schools of Criminology

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Theories of Crime and Delinquency

Conflict and Critical Theories of Crime

Property Offenses

Criminal Offenses Against People

Organized and White-Collar Crime

Public-Order Offenses and Values

Terrorism and Hate Crime

Criminology, Technology, and Privacy

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Exam 7: Life-Course and Integrated Theories

This is the idea that society defines an individual, treating him or her differently, and the individual internalizes this definition and acts it out.

According to Laub and Sampson, this is a major feature of turning points.

According to Patterson's developmental perspective on antisocial behavior, what is the first step in chronic delinquency?

According to Cullen's social support theory, the relationships offenders have with significant others is an example of this type of social support.

This is a place in which rigid rules and regulations, such as dress and communication, are clearly defined and strictly enforced.

Thinking Critically About Crime

Measuring Crime

Victims of Crime

The Classical and Positivist Schools of Criminology

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Theories of Crime and Delinquency

Conflict and Critical Theories of Crime

Property Offenses

Criminal Offenses Against People

Organized and White-Collar Crime

Public-Order Offenses and Values

Terrorism and Hate Crime

Criminology, Technology, and Privacy

Filters