Exam 3: Why Do People Commit Crimes

Which of the following is associated with the classical school of criminology?

When studying twins, concordance means that the twins do not share the same trait.

__________describes the process by which one will continue behavior for which one has been rewarded, and eliminate behaviors that have been punished.

Those diagnosed with hyperactivity as children are 25 times more likely to exhibit later delinquency.

Which theories share the belief that various societal factors are the main causes of crime?

Which of the following is not one of the three requirements for effective punishment according to the hedonistic calculus?

Antisocial personality disorder describes an individual who is without a conscious and unable to form sincere, affectionate bonds with others.

_________is known as the "Grandfather of Criminology" because of his shift in focus to the offender.

What term describes the policy of improving the human race through controlled procreation?

Modeling refers to one learning behavior through rewards and punishments.

The assumption that men were rational and operated with free will is most associated with the classical school.