Question 1

Social structure theories do not emphasize poverty,a lack of education,and the absence of marketable job skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sociological theories help us explain the different explanations for crime.Match the following explanations with the proper theory.

Accepted Answer

1.*a
2.*b
3.*c
4.*b

Question 3

Which theory suggests that crime is caused by a clash in values?

Accepted Answer

A) culture conflict theory 
B) human ecology 
C) environmental theory 
D) strain theory 
A) culture conflict theory 
B) human ecology 
C) environmental theory 
D) strain theory

Question 4

Based on sociological theories,which of the following does not contribute to the causal nexus out of which crime develops?

Accepted Answer

A) individual behavior 
B) group dynamics 
C) subgroup relationships 
D) group organization 
A) individual behavior 
B) group dynamics 
C) subgroup relationships 
D) group organization

Question 5

Social disorganization theory sees crime as a kind of ______ of the organism of society.

Accepted Answer

A) disease 
B) self-control 
C) deviant culture 
D) economic structure 
A) disease 
B) self-control 
C) deviant culture 
D) economic structure

Question 6

Which of the following would not be considered a root cause of crime and deviance according to the social disorganization theory?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of self-control 
B) social change 
C) social conflict 
D) lack of social consensus 
A) lack of self-control 
B) social change 
C) social conflict 
D) lack of social consensus

Question 7

Which of the following is not an example of the criminology of place?

Accepted Answer

A) homes that are more crowded lead to more levels of temptation for crime 
B) crowded homes lead to lower levels of child supervision 
C) mixed use of homes gives easy access and opportunity for deviant behavior 
D) subculture values will likely lead to social tension and criminal behavior 
A) homes that are more crowded lead to more levels of temptation for crime 
B) crowded homes lead to lower levels of child supervision 
C) mixed use of homes gives easy access and opportunity for deviant behavior 
D) subculture values will likely lead to social tension and criminal behavior

Question 8

Social disorganization theory looks at social ecology as a way to understand criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The culture conflict theory looks at ways individuals suffer from relative deprivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Social strains such as negative school experiences and abusive peer relationships are more likely to cause crime in Western society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a negative influence on the social environment that is believed to predispose people to crime?

Accepted Answer

A) poverty 
B) lack of education 
C) illness 
D) broken families 
A) poverty 
B) lack of education 
C) illness 
D) broken families

Question 12

What are the three main social structure theories? How do these help explain individual criminal behavior in relation to society?

Accepted Answer

Identify the three main social structure

Question 13

Intervention strategies to reduce crime through social structure look at alleviating ________.

Accepted Answer

A) social conditions 
B) poverty 
C) education 
D) disease 
A) social conditions 
B) poverty 
C) education 
D) disease

Question 14

The Chicago Area Project tried to reduce social disorganization in slums through the creation of _________.

Accepted Answer

community

Question 15

Sociological theories believe that crime is not the product of class structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

___________ is an approach to criminological theorizing that attempts to link the structure and organization of a human community to interactions with its localized environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________ is an approach to criminological theorizing...

Question 17

A social structure theory explains crime by referencing the _______ and social arrangements in society.

Accepted Answer

A) poor 
B) economic 
C) educational 
D) psychological conditions 
A) poor 
B) economic 
C) educational 
D) psychological conditions

Question 18

While the specific behavior of an individual cannot be predicted,estimates about ________ characteristics are possible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of While the specific behavior of an individual...

Question 19

Those who turn to crime because they are unable to attain economic success through other legitimate avenues are an example of the strain theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not a fundamental assumption of social structure approaches?

Accepted Answer

A) social inequality 
B) public education 
C) poverty 
D) racism 
A) social inequality 
B) public education 
C) poverty 
D) racism

Social structure theories do not emphasize poverty,a lack of education,and the absence of marketable job skills.

Sociological theories help us explain the different explanations for crime.Match the following explanations with the proper theory.

Which theory suggests that crime is caused by a clash in values?

Based on sociological theories,which of the following does not contribute to the causal nexus out of which crime develops?

Social disorganization theory sees crime as a kind of ______ of the organism of society.

Which of the following would not be considered a root cause of crime and deviance according to the social disorganization theory?

Which of the following is not an example of the criminology of place?

Social disorganization theory looks at social ecology as a way to understand criminal behavior.

The culture conflict theory looks at ways individuals suffer from relative deprivation.

Social strains such as negative school experiences and abusive peer relationships are more likely to cause crime in Western society.

Which of the following is not a negative influence on the social environment that is believed to predispose people to crime?

What are the three main social structure theories? How do these help explain individual criminal behavior in relation to society?

Intervention strategies to reduce crime through social structure look at alleviating ________.

The Chicago Area Project tried to reduce social disorganization in slums through the creation of _________.

Sociological theories believe that crime is not the product of class structure.

___________ is an approach to criminological theorizing that attempts to link the structure and organization of a human community to interactions with its localized environment.

A social structure theory explains crime by referencing the _______ and social arrangements in society.

While the specific behavior of an individual cannot be predicted,estimates about ________ characteristics are possible.

Those who turn to crime because they are unable to attain economic success through other legitimate avenues are an example of the strain theory.

Which of the following is not a fundamental assumption of social structure approaches?

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

Social structure theories do not emphasize poverty,a lack of education,and the absence of marketable job skills.

Sociological theories help us explain the different explanations for crime.Match the following explanations with the proper theory.

Which theory suggests that crime is caused by a clash in values?

Based on sociological theories,which of the following does not contribute to the causal nexus out of which crime develops?

Social disorganization theory sees crime as a kind of ______ of the organism of society.

Which of the following would not be considered a root cause of crime and deviance according to the social disorganization theory?

Which of the following is not an example of the criminology of place?

Social disorganization theory looks at social ecology as a way to understand criminal behavior.

The culture conflict theory looks at ways individuals suffer from relative deprivation.

Social strains such as negative school experiences and abusive peer relationships are more likely to cause crime in Western society.

Which of the following is not a negative influence on the social environment that is believed to predispose people to crime?

What are the three main social structure theories? How do these help explain individual criminal behavior in relation to society?

Intervention strategies to reduce crime through social structure look at alleviating ________.

The Chicago Area Project tried to reduce social disorganization in slums through the creation of _________.

Sociological theories believe that crime is not the product of class structure.

___________ is an approach to criminological theorizing that attempts to link the structure and organization of a human community to interactions with its localized environment.

A social structure theory explains crime by referencing the _______ and social arrangements in society.

While the specific behavior of an individual cannot be predicted,estimates about ________ characteristics are possible.

Those who turn to crime because they are unable to attain economic success through other legitimate avenues are an example of the strain theory.

Which of the following is not a fundamental assumption of social structure approaches?

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