Exam 4: Structure, Process, Culture, and Delinquency

_____ theories consider delinquent behavior to be a result of economic deprivation.

Discuss Hirschi's elements of the social bond.Do you agree or disagree with this theory? Why or why not?

Differential association theory maintains that juveniles learn delinquent behavior from mass media such as television.

_____ theories consider delinquent behavior to be a result of economic deprivation.

Social disorganization theory suggests that most people share similar values and goals, such as a good education, a nice home, a great car, and stylish clothes.

According to social process theory, delinquency is a function of _____, the interactions People have with various organizations, institutions, and processes of society.

Viewing stealing as borrowing or considering vandalism to be mischief that has gotten out of hand are examples of _____.

Elijah Anderson identified focal concerns that comprise the unique value system that defines lower-class culture.

Some community residents become so suspicious of authority that they develop a _____ In which the outside world is the enemy out to destroy the neighborhood.

Explain the principles of differential association.Which of the elements is most important? Why do you think this is the case?

According to social disorganization theory, delinquency rates are highest in the _____.

Using one's wits to avoid violent confrontations and to feel safe is referred to in the textbook as _____.

______may actually occur as a response to escalating deviance rates; neighbors may band together to fight a common problem.

Another term for anomie is ____.

Merton argues that retreatists reject both the goals and the means of society.

According to _____ theorists, how you live is more important than where you live.

Differential association theory asserts that criminal behavior is learned primarily within ________________.

The view that lower-class people form a separate culture within their own values and norms, which are sometimes in conflict with convention society, is referred to as the _____________.

_____ suggests that adolescents learn the techniques and attitudes of crime from close And intimate relationships with delinquent peers.

_____ theory combines elements of both strain and social disorganization.