Question 1

Which theory states that it is a combination of both internal and external factors that contribute to law-abiding behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) social learning theory 
B) containment theory 
C) social control theory 
D) labeling theory 
A) social learning theory 
B) containment theory 
C) social control theory 
D) labeling theory

Question 2

Many theorists critique the idea of ________ because they feel it is not applicable to the individual level.

Accepted Answer

A) social control 
B) self-control 
C) deviance 
D) differential association 
A) social control 
B) self-control 
C) deviance 
D) differential association

Question 3

Social learning theory states that people learn to commit crimes from _______.

Accepted Answer

A) themselves 
B) other people 
C) social norms 
D) animal behavior 
A) themselves 
B) other people 
C) social norms 
D) animal behavior

Question 4

Deviant behavior is learned according to the principles of operant conditioning in the differential association theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Social control theories look only at the effects of the environment on criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Social process theories suggest that crime-prevention programs should work to enhance _______.

Accepted Answer

A) self-control 
B) social values 
C) social control 
D) individuality 
A) self-control 
B) social values 
C) social control 
D) individuality

Which theory states that it is a combination of both internal and external factors that contribute to law-abiding behavior?

Many theorists critique the idea of ________ because they feel it is not applicable to the individual level.

Social learning theory states that people learn to commit crimes from _______.

Deviant behavior is learned according to the principles of operant conditioning in the differential association theory.

Social control theories look only at the effects of the environment on criminal behavior.

Social process theories suggest that crime-prevention programs should work to enhance _______.

What Is Criminology

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Biological Roots in Criminal Behavior

Psychology and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Social Structure Theories

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 7: Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Which theory states that it is a combination of both internal and external factors that contribute to law-abiding behavior?

Many theorists critique the idea of ________ because they feel it is not applicable to the individual level.

Social learning theory states that people learn to commit crimes from _______.

Deviant behavior is learned according to the principles of operant conditioning in the differential association theory.

Social control theories look only at the effects of the environment on criminal behavior.

Social process theories suggest that crime-prevention programs should work to enhance _______.

What Is Criminology

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Biological Roots in Criminal Behavior

Psychology and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Social Structure Theories

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