Question 1

The research on environmental risk factors during infancy indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  lead exposure may be linked to antisocial behavior. 
B)  trans fats are closely associated with delinquent behavior. 
C)  junk foods often lead to persistent and violent criminal behavior. 
D)  an organic diet can greatly reduce likelihood of antisocial behavior. 
E)  high sugar intake before age two is linked to criminal behavior. 
A)  lead exposure may be linked to antisocial behavior. 
B)  trans fats are closely associated with delinquent behavior. 
C)  junk foods often lead to persistent and violent criminal behavior. 
D)  an organic diet can greatly reduce likelihood of antisocial behavior. 
E)  high sugar intake before age two is linked to criminal behavior. A

Question 2

The ability to control one's behavior in accordance with internal standards is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  non-risky behavior. 
B)  scrutinization. 
C)  self-regulation. 
D)  frontal-lobe control. 
E)  undoing. 
A)  non-risky behavior. 
B)  scrutinization. 
C)  self-regulation. 
D)  frontal-lobe control. 
E)  undoing. C

Question 3

According to Laurence Steinberg (2008, 2010), high risk taking during adolescence is explained by the interaction of the socioemotional and cognitive control systems. This theory is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dual systems model 
B)  Executive function theory 
C)  Limbic theory 
D)  Introversion/Extroversion theory 
E)  Positivist model 
A)  Dual systems model 
B)  Executive function theory 
C)  Limbic theory 
D)  Introversion/Extroversion theory 
E)  Positivist model A

Question 4

Discuss the relationship between birth/pregnancy complications, psychosocial environment and antisocial behavior. What effect does one's psychosocial environment have on neurological deficits?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between birth/pregnancy

Question 5

The phenomenon in which the brain's structure and function are affected by experience is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence quotient. 
B)  elasticity. 
C)  durability. 
D)  plasticity. 
E)  neural synapse 
A)  intelligence quotient. 
B)  elasticity. 
C)  durability. 
D)  plasticity. 
E)  neural synapse

Question 6

All of the following processes are considered executive functions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Logic 
B)  Reasoning 
C)  Fidgeting 
D)  Problem solving 
E)  Self-control 
A)  Logic 
B)  Reasoning 
C)  Fidgeting 
D)  Problem solving 
E)  Self-control

Question 7

Temperament appears in infancy and continues throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Adrian Raine, how many genes are associated with antisocial behavior in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  One 
B)  Four 
C)  Seven 
D)  At least twenty 
E)  Over one hundred 
A)  One 
B)  Four 
C)  Seven 
D)  At least twenty 
E)  Over one hundred

Question 9

Who was Phineas Gage? How is he relevant to the study of criminal behavior?

Accepted Answer

Phineas Gage was a railroad construction

Question 10

Lead exposure and maternal malnutrition are examples of environmental hazards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The term dizygotic twins is synonymous with:

Accepted Answer

A)  fraternal twins. 
B)  identical twins. 
C)  dichorionic. 
D)  unifertilization. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  fraternal twins. 
B)  identical twins. 
C)  dichorionic. 
D)  unifertilization. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 12

Recent research has found that brain stimulation after age five has little impact on growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The small group of nerve cells in the brain involved in aggressive behavior is called the _____and is part of the _____system.

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala; limbic 
B)  frontal lobe; central nervous 
C)  hippocampus; limbic 
D)  atempora; activating 
E)  lafleur; peripheral nervous 
A)  amygdala; limbic 
B)  frontal lobe; central nervous 
C)  hippocampus; limbic 
D)  atempora; activating 
E)  lafleur; peripheral nervous

Question 14

Which of the following is not a source of behavioral differences, according to traditional behavioral genetics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Environmental influences shared by siblings 
B)  Gender of each child 
C)  Influences that arise from unshared environmental experiences that makes siblings different from one another 
D)  Influences attributed to genetic effects 
E)  Family influences 
A)  Environmental influences shared by siblings 
B)  Gender of each child 
C)  Influences that arise from unshared environmental experiences that makes siblings different from one another 
D)  Influences attributed to genetic effects 
E)  Family influences

Question 15

The MAOA-L gene has been nicknamed the:

Accepted Answer

A)  warrior gene. 
B)  apocalyptic predictor. 
C)  mood enhancer. 
D)  zen master. 
E)  terminator gene. 
A)  warrior gene. 
B)  apocalyptic predictor. 
C)  mood enhancer. 
D)  zen master. 
E)  terminator gene.

Question 16

Two strong indicators of temperament are:

Accepted Answer

A)  language and eating patterns. 
B)  eye contact and intelligence. 
C)  extraversion and introversion. 
D)  eye color and peer support. 
E)  emotionality and activity. 
A)  language and eating patterns. 
B)  eye contact and intelligence. 
C)  extraversion and introversion. 
D)  eye color and peer support. 
E)  emotionality and activity.

Question 17

The amygdala is located in the frontal lobe of the human brain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Sarah and Rebecca developed from a single egg, share the same genes, and currently live at 517 Huckleberry Lane, and attend the same school. They are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  monozygotic, monochorionic, identical twins who share an environment. 
B)  monozygotic, dichorionic, nonshared twins. 
C)  identical, dichorionic, shared siblings. 
D)  unichorionic, unizygotic, concordant, monoenvironmental siblings. 
E)  monochorionic, identical , concordant twins who shared a membrane. 
A)  monozygotic, monochorionic, identical twins who share an environment. 
B)  monozygotic, dichorionic, nonshared twins. 
C)  identical, dichorionic, shared siblings. 
D)  unichorionic, unizygotic, concordant, monoenvironmental siblings. 
E)  monochorionic, identical , concordant twins who shared a membrane.

Question 19

Dysfunction in the _____ has been strongly linked to violent behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal lobe 
B)  temporal lobe 
C)  occipital lobe 
D)  parietal lobe 
E)  pituitary lobe 
A)  frontal lobe 
B)  temporal lobe 
C)  occipital lobe 
D)  parietal lobe 
E)  pituitary lobe

Question 20

Which statement is not true of the amygdala?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is small and almond shaped. 
B)  It is located in the limbic system. 
C)  It is especially hardy and unaffected by developmental experiences. 
D)  It is associated with impulsive aggression. 
E)  It is a group of nerve cells. 
A)  It is small and almond shaped. 
B)  It is located in the limbic system. 
C)  It is especially hardy and unaffected by developmental experiences. 
D)  It is associated with impulsive aggression. 
E)  It is a group of nerve cells.

The research on environmental risk factors during infancy indicates that:

The ability to control one's behavior in accordance with internal standards is called:

According to Laurence Steinberg (2008, 2010), high risk taking during adolescence is explained by the interaction of the socioemotional and cognitive control systems. This theory is called:

Discuss the relationship between birth/pregnancy complications, psychosocial environment and antisocial behavior. What effect does one's psychosocial environment have on neurological deficits?

The phenomenon in which the brain's structure and function are affected by experience is called:

All of the following processes are considered executive functions except:

Temperament appears in infancy and continues throughout life.

According to Adrian Raine, how many genes are associated with antisocial behavior in humans?

Who was Phineas Gage? How is he relevant to the study of criminal behavior?

Lead exposure and maternal malnutrition are examples of environmental hazards.

The term dizygotic twins is synonymous with:

Recent research has found that brain stimulation after age five has little impact on growth and development.

The small group of nerve cells in the brain involved in aggressive behavior is called the _and is part of the _system.

Which of the following is not a source of behavioral differences, according to traditional behavioral genetics?

The MAOA-L gene has been nicknamed the:

Two strong indicators of temperament are:

The amygdala is located in the frontal lobe of the human brain.

Sarah and Rebecca developed from a single egg, share the same genes, and currently live at 517 Huckleberry Lane, and attend the same school. They are examples of:

Dysfunction in the _____ has been strongly linked to violent behavior.

Which statement is not true of the amygdala?

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk 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 3: Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

The research on environmental risk factors during infancy indicates that:

The ability to control one's behavior in accordance with internal standards is called:

According to Laurence Steinberg (2008, 2010), high risk taking during adolescence is explained by the interaction of the socioemotional and cognitive control systems. This theory is called:

Discuss the relationship between birth/pregnancy complications, psychosocial environment and antisocial behavior. What effect does one's psychosocial environment have on neurological deficits?

The phenomenon in which the brain's structure and function are affected by experience is called:

All of the following processes are considered executive functions except:

Temperament appears in infancy and continues throughout life.

According to Adrian Raine, how many genes are associated with antisocial behavior in humans?

Who was Phineas Gage? How is he relevant to the study of criminal behavior?

Lead exposure and maternal malnutrition are examples of environmental hazards.

The term dizygotic twins is synonymous with:

Recent research has found that brain stimulation after age five has little impact on growth and development.

The small group of nerve cells in the brain involved in aggressive behavior is called the _____and is part of the _____system.

Which of the following is not a source of behavioral differences, according to traditional behavioral genetics?

The MAOA-L gene has been nicknamed the:

Two strong indicators of temperament are:

The amygdala is located in the frontal lobe of the human brain.

Sarah and Rebecca developed from a single egg, share the same genes, and currently live at 517 Huckleberry Lane, and attend the same school. They are examples of:

Dysfunction in the _____ has been strongly linked to violent behavior.

Which statement is not true of the amygdala?

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk 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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The small group of nerve cells in the brain involved in aggressive behavior is called the _and is part of the _system.