Question 1

Which of the following is not a social structure theory?

Accepted Answer

A) strain theory 
B) social disorganization 
C) human ecology 
D) culture conflict 
A) strain theory 
B) social disorganization 
C) human ecology 
D) culture conflict C

Question 2

What are some of the ways social structure theories help explain crime? What informal and formal arrangements do these theories look at?

Accepted Answer

Explain social structure theories as theories that look at the formal and informal economic arrangements of society as root causes of crime and deviance.They look at the negative aspects of societal structure,including disorganization within the family,poverty,income inequality,and at disadvantages due to the lack of success in the educational process.

Question 3

______ can be defined as the pressure that individuals feel to reach socially determined goals.

Accepted Answer

Strain

Question 4

________ is the process by which a person openly rejects that which he or she aspires to but cannot obtain.

Accepted Answer

A) social theory 
B) reaction formation 
C) strain theory 
D) social process 
A) social theory 
B) reaction formation 
C) strain theory 
D) social process

Question 5

The broken window thesis proposes that the physical deterioration of unrepaired buildings leads to greater concern for safety in the surrounding area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_______ can be seen in big business through criminal activities like burglary and extortion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ can be seen in big business...

Question 7

Theories of social structure all primarily focus on the _______ of society.

Accepted Answer

A) economy 
B) organization 
C) political system 
D) gangs 
A) economy 
B) organization 
C) political system 
D) gangs

Question 8

Conduct norms are acquired early in life through childhood _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Conduct norms are acquired early in life...

Question 9

Gangs are not a major source of concern in contemporary society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________ theories portray crime as a result of an individual's location within the structure of society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ theories portray crime as a result...

Question 11

What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society today? Please provide examples.

Accepted Answer

While examples will vary,all answers sho

Question 12

Criminology of place is an example of a social policy theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A violent subculture that participates in criminal activity would be explained by what theory?

Accepted Answer

A) culture conflict 
B) strain theory 
C) social disorganization 
D) social change 
A) culture conflict 
B) strain theory 
C) social disorganization 
D) social change

Question 14

The strain theory measures all of the following in an individual except __________.

Accepted Answer

A) conformity 
B) self-control 
C) ritualism 
D) innovation 
A) conformity 
B) self-control 
C) ritualism 
D) innovation

Question 15

The general strain theory sees criminal activity as a coping mechanism for dealing with __________ problems that stem from social pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The general strain theory sees criminal activity...

Question 16

Ecological theories suggest that crime shows an unequal geographic distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Policy developments addressing social structure theories seek direct ________ action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Policy developments addressing social structure theories seek...

Question 18

Explain the general features of,and assumptions about,the sociological viewpoint.

Accepted Answer

Identify the major features and assumpti

Question 19

The subculture approach has been criticized for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) being racist 
B) ignoring poverty 
C) placing too much emphasis on poverty 
D) placing too much emphasis on education 
A) being racist 
B) ignoring poverty 
C) placing too much emphasis on poverty 
D) placing too much emphasis on education

Question 20

Sociological theories believe that _______ roles provide the proper focus for criminological study.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sociological theories believe that _______ roles provide...

Which of the following is not a social structure theory?

What are some of the ways social structure theories help explain crime? What informal and formal arrangements do these theories look at?

______ can be defined as the pressure that individuals feel to reach socially determined goals.

________ is the process by which a person openly rejects that which he or she aspires to but cannot obtain.

The broken window thesis proposes that the physical deterioration of unrepaired buildings leads to greater concern for safety in the surrounding area.

_______ can be seen in big business through criminal activities like burglary and extortion.

Theories of social structure all primarily focus on the _______ of society.

Conduct norms are acquired early in life through childhood _________.

Gangs are not a major source of concern in contemporary society.

__________ theories portray crime as a result of an individual's location within the structure of society.

What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society today? Please provide examples.

Criminology of place is an example of a social policy theory.

A violent subculture that participates in criminal activity would be explained by what theory?

The strain theory measures all of the following in an individual except __________.

The general strain theory sees criminal activity as a coping mechanism for dealing with __________ problems that stem from social pressure.

Ecological theories suggest that crime shows an unequal geographic distribution.

Policy developments addressing social structure theories seek direct ________ action.

Explain the general features of,and assumptions about,the sociological viewpoint.

The subculture approach has been criticized for ________.

Sociological theories believe that _______ roles provide the proper focus for criminological study.

What Is Criminology

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Biological Roots in Criminal Behavior

Psychology and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Social Conflict Theories

Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Public Order and Drug Crimes

Technology and Crime

Globalization and Terrorism

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Exam 6: Social Structure Theories

Which of the following is not a social structure theory?

What are some of the ways social structure theories help explain crime? What informal and formal arrangements do these theories look at?

______ can be defined as the pressure that individuals feel to reach socially determined goals.

________ is the process by which a person openly rejects that which he or she aspires to but cannot obtain.

The broken window thesis proposes that the physical deterioration of unrepaired buildings leads to greater concern for safety in the surrounding area.

_______ can be seen in big business through criminal activities like burglary and extortion.

Theories of social structure all primarily focus on the _______ of society.

Conduct norms are acquired early in life through childhood _________.

Gangs are not a major source of concern in contemporary society.

__________ theories portray crime as a result of an individual's location within the structure of society.

What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society today? Please provide examples.

Criminology of place is an example of a social policy theory.

A violent subculture that participates in criminal activity would be explained by what theory?

The strain theory measures all of the following in an individual except __________.

The general strain theory sees criminal activity as a coping mechanism for dealing with __________ problems that stem from social pressure.

Ecological theories suggest that crime shows an unequal geographic distribution.

Policy developments addressing social structure theories seek direct ________ action.

Explain the general features of,and assumptions about,the sociological viewpoint.

The subculture approach has been criticized for ________.

Sociological theories believe that _______ roles provide the proper focus for criminological study.

What Is Criminology

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Biological Roots in Criminal Behavior

Psychology and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Social Conflict Theories

Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Public Order and Drug Crimes

Technology and Crime

Globalization and Terrorism

Filters