Question 1

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition
-Self-control

Accepted Answer

A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior 
A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior

Question 2

Marriage, employment, and military service are examples of social bonds in adulthood that can have an effect on offending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Control theories assume that what needs to be explained is why people resist criminal temptations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which component of Hirschi's conception of the social bond makes the most use of Toby's concept of stakes in conformity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attachment 
B)  Commitment 
C)  Involvement 
D)  Belief 
A)  Attachment 
B)  Commitment 
C)  Involvement 
D)  Belief

Question 5

People with low self-control are less likely to form social bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ social bond of Hirschi's social control theory utilizes Toby's concept of stakes in conformity.
Is this allowed in the question if it forms the answer?

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ social bond of Hirschi's social control...

Question 7

Which component of Hirschi's conception of the social bond would concern the perception that rules exist for a reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attachment 
B)  Commitment 
C)  Involvement 
D)  Belief 
A)  Attachment 
B)  Commitment 
C)  Involvement 
D)  Belief

Question 8

A central component of Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory is habit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gottfredson and Hirschi would say that social bonds are by-products of self-control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition
-Social bonds

Accepted Answer

A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior 
A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior

Question 11

Describe Sampson and Laub's theory of desistance from crime. How did they incorporate elements of social bonding into their explanation?

Accepted Answer

• Sampson and Laub (1993) shaped researc

Question 12

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition
-Attachment

Accepted Answer

A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior 
A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior

Question 13

One of the defining features of all control theories is that they seek to explain why people ________ commit crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the defining features of all...

Question 14

What else do control theories assume besides the idea of innate human selfishness?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right of each and every person to their own destiny 
B)  That biological states are the cause of psychological states 
C)  That societies are in general agreement over right and wrong behavior 
D)  The idea that people always need to be in control over others 
A)  The right of each and every person to their own destiny 
B)  That biological states are the cause of psychological states 
C)  That societies are in general agreement over right and wrong behavior 
D)  The idea that people always need to be in control over others

Question 15

Which trait in Gottfredson and Hirschi's low self-control theory is most related or deals with the trait of vanity or a lack of consideration for others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impulsivity 
B)  Adventure seeking 
C)  Self-centeredness 
D)  Lack of diligence 
A)  Impulsivity 
B)  Adventure seeking 
C)  Self-centeredness 
D)  Lack of diligence

Question 16

According to Hirschi, _______________ can serve as both barriers and restraints to crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Hirschi, _______________ can serve as...

Question 17

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition
-Inner containment

Accepted Answer

A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior 
A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior

Question 18

Sampson and Laub are credited with resurrecting the famous Gluecks' longitudinal data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition
-Belief

Accepted Answer

A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior 
A)  Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 
B)  Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 
C)  Primary agent for the development of self-control 
D)  Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 
E)  Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort
F) Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints
G) Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12
H) Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences
I) Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity
J) Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior

Question 20

Gottredson and Hirschi identified which segment or mechanism of society as the most important source for acquiring self-control?

Accepted Answer

A)  School teachers and other influential role models 
B)  Strong, fundamentalist religious institutions 
C)  Child rearing practices in the family 
D)  Perceived moral legitimacy of government leaders 
A)  School teachers and other influential role models 
B)  Strong, fundamentalist religious institutions 
C)  Child rearing practices in the family 
D)  Perceived moral legitimacy of government leaders

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Self-control

Marriage, employment, and military service are examples of social bonds in adulthood that can have an effect on offending.

Control theories assume that what needs to be explained is why people resist criminal temptations.

Which component of Hirschi's conception of the social bond makes the most use of Toby's concept of stakes in conformity?

People with low self-control are less likely to form social bonds.

________ social bond of Hirschi's social control theory utilizes Toby's concept of stakes in conformity. Is this allowed in the question if it forms the answer?

Which component of Hirschi's conception of the social bond would concern the perception that rules exist for a reason?

A central component of Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory is habit.

Gottfredson and Hirschi would say that social bonds are by-products of self-control.

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Social bonds

Describe Sampson and Laub's theory of desistance from crime. How did they incorporate elements of social bonding into their explanation?

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Attachment

One of the defining features of all control theories is that they seek to explain why people ________ commit crime.

What else do control theories assume besides the idea of innate human selfishness?

Which trait in Gottfredson and Hirschi's low self-control theory is most related or deals with the trait of vanity or a lack of consideration for others?

According to Hirschi, _______________ can serve as both barriers and restraints to crime.

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Inner containment

Sampson and Laub are credited with resurrecting the famous Gluecks' longitudinal data.

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Belief

Gottredson and Hirschi identified which segment or mechanism of society as the most important source for acquiring self-control?

Theoretical Criminology: An Introductory Overview

Classical and Neoclassical Criminology

Biological Theories of Crime

Psychological Theories of Crime

The Social Ecology of Crime

Learning and Cultural Transmission Theories of Crime

Strain Theories of Crime

Theories of Social Conflict

Evaluating and Integrating Theory

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Exam 8: Control Theories of Crime

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Self-control

Marriage, employment, and military service are examples of social bonds in adulthood that can have an effect on offending.

Control theories assume that what needs to be explained is why people resist criminal temptations.

Which component of Hirschi's conception of the social bond makes the most use of Toby's concept of stakes in conformity?

People with low self-control are less likely to form social bonds.

________ social bond of Hirschi's social control theory utilizes Toby's concept of stakes in conformity. Is this allowed in the question if it forms the answer?

Which component of Hirschi's conception of the social bond would concern the perception that rules exist for a reason?

A central component of Gottfredson and Hirschi's self-control theory is habit.

Gottfredson and Hirschi would say that social bonds are by-products of self-control.

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Social bonds

Describe Sampson and Laub's theory of desistance from crime. How did they incorporate elements of social bonding into their explanation?

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Attachment

One of the defining features of all control theories is that they seek to explain why people ________ commit crime.

What else do control theories assume besides the idea of innate human selfishness?

Which trait in Gottfredson and Hirschi's low self-control theory is most related or deals with the trait of vanity or a lack of consideration for others?

According to Hirschi, _______________ can serve as both barriers and restraints to crime.

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Inner containment

Sampson and Laub are credited with resurrecting the famous Gluecks' longitudinal data.

Match the terms to the appropriate description and/or definition -Belief

Gottredson and Hirschi identified which segment or mechanism of society as the most important source for acquiring self-control?

Theoretical Criminology: An Introductory Overview

Classical and Neoclassical Criminology

Biological Theories of Crime

Psychological Theories of Crime

The Social Ecology of Crime

Learning and Cultural Transmission Theories of Crime

Strain Theories of Crime

Theories of Social Conflict

Evaluating and Integrating Theory

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