Question 1

Describe at least five characteristics of a peer rejected child. Include reasons why this child may be rejected.

Accepted Answer

1. Socially awkward or lacking in social

Question 2

Affective empathy usually develops in middle adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Parental _____ refers to parents' awareness of their child's peer associations, free time activities, and physical whereabouts when outside the home.

Accepted Answer

A)  participation 
B)  mindfulness 
C)  neurosis 
D)  monitoring 
E)  obsession 
A)  participation 
B)  mindfulness 
C)  neurosis 
D)  monitoring 
E)  obsession

Question 4

One of the strongest predictors of later antisocial behavior is:

Accepted Answer

A)  peer rejection. 
B)  lack of interests or hobbies. 
C)  dysfunctional family dynamics. 
D)  overexposure to nature and the outdoors. 
E)  excessive television viewing. 
A)  peer rejection. 
B)  lack of interests or hobbies. 
C)  dysfunctional family dynamics. 
D)  overexposure to nature and the outdoors. 
E)  excessive television viewing.

Question 5

Discuss the three perspectives on the influence of peer groups on delinquent behavior.

Accepted Answer

The influence of peer groups on delinque

Question 6

Which of the following is not a feature of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Easily distracted 
B)  Fidgety 
C)  Impulsiveness 
D)  Poor self-regulation 
E)  Poor language development 
A)  Easily distracted 
B)  Fidgety 
C)  Impulsiveness 
D)  Poor self-regulation 
E)  Poor language development

Question 7

Which statement is not true about language impairment and antisocial behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  It teaches children to think outside the box and problem-solve in socially appropriate ways. 
B)  It increases frustration levels in children who have difficulty expressing themselves. 
C)  It can lead to peer rejection and poor academic performance. 
D)  It can be a strong predictor of adult later criminal behavior. 
E)  It is evident in the background of a high percentage of children diagnosed with conduct disorders. 
A)  It teaches children to think outside the box and problem-solve in socially appropriate ways. 
B)  It increases frustration levels in children who have difficulty expressing themselves. 
C)  It can lead to peer rejection and poor academic performance. 
D)  It can be a strong predictor of adult later criminal behavior. 
E)  It is evident in the background of a high percentage of children diagnosed with conduct disorders.

Question 8

Research on sibling influence on delinquency indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  the risk of delinquency is lower when the delinquent sibling is closer in age 
B)  older siblings reinforce antisocial behavior regardless of the relationship between the siblings. 
C)  older siblings reinforce antisocial behavior only when the siblings have a close relationship. 
D)  the delinquent sibling reinforces antisocial behavior when siblings are of the same gender. 
E)  a and c. 
A)  the risk of delinquency is lower when the delinquent sibling is closer in age 
B)  older siblings reinforce antisocial behavior regardless of the relationship between the siblings. 
C)  older siblings reinforce antisocial behavior only when the siblings have a close relationship. 
D)  the delinquent sibling reinforces antisocial behavior when siblings are of the same gender. 
E)  a and c.

Question 9

A mother who feels helpless that her 12-year-old son is using marijuana and therefore allows the behavior to continue is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent punishment. 
B)  an authoritative parenting style. 
C)  internal locust of control. 
D)  persuasive denial. 
E)  a lax style of parenting. 
A)  intermittent punishment. 
B)  an authoritative parenting style. 
C)  internal locust of control. 
D)  persuasive denial. 
E)  a lax style of parenting.

Question 10

Strategies employed by parents to achieve specific academic, social, or athletic goals are called parental_____; whereas parental attitude toward the child and the emotional climate of the parent-child relationship refers to parental _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  styles; practices 
B)  intervention; customs 
C)  hopes; care 
D)  tactics; disciplinary beliefs 
E)  practices; styles 
A)  styles; practices 
B)  intervention; customs 
C)  hopes; care 
D)  tactics; disciplinary beliefs 
E)  practices; styles

Describe at least five characteristics of a peer rejected child. Include reasons why this child may be rejected.

Affective empathy usually develops in middle adulthood.

Parental _____ refers to parents' awareness of their child's peer associations, free time activities, and physical whereabouts when outside the home.

One of the strongest predictors of later antisocial behavior is:

Discuss the three perspectives on the influence of peer groups on delinquent behavior.

Which of the following is not a feature of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Which statement is not true about language impairment and antisocial behavior?

Research on sibling influence on delinquency indicates:

A mother who feels helpless that her 12-year-old son is using marijuana and therefore allows the behavior to continue is exhibiting:

Strategies employed by parents to achieve specific academic, social, or athletic goals are called parental_; whereas parental attitude toward the child and the emotional climate of the parent-child relationship refers to parental _.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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Exam 2: Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Describe at least five characteristics of a peer rejected child. Include reasons why this child may be rejected.

Affective empathy usually develops in middle adulthood.

Parental _____ refers to parents' awareness of their child's peer associations, free time activities, and physical whereabouts when outside the home.

One of the strongest predictors of later antisocial behavior is:

Discuss the three perspectives on the influence of peer groups on delinquent behavior.

Which of the following is not a feature of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Which statement is not true about language impairment and antisocial behavior?

Research on sibling influence on delinquency indicates:

A mother who feels helpless that her 12-year-old son is using marijuana and therefore allows the behavior to continue is exhibiting:

Strategies employed by parents to achieve specific academic, social, or athletic goals are called parental_____; whereas parental attitude toward the child and the emotional climate of the parent-child relationship refers to parental _____.

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Juvenile Delinquency

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

Filters

Strategies employed by parents to achieve specific academic, social, or athletic goals are called parental_; whereas parental attitude toward the child and the emotional climate of the parent-child relationship refers to parental _.