Question 1

Increasing behavior by avoiding an unpleasant stimulus is referred to as punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One of the problems with classical conditioning explanations of criminal behavior is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  have not been empirically supported. 
B)  do not account for situational factors. 
C)  presume the person has no self-determination. 
D)  do not consider biological factors. 
E)  assume the individual is innately aggressive. 
A)  have not been empirically supported. 
B)  do not account for situational factors. 
C)  presume the person has no self-determination. 
D)  do not consider biological factors. 
E)  assume the individual is innately aggressive.

Question 3

In his recent theory, Bandura states that before people can engage in behavior that violates their moral principles they must:

Accepted Answer

A)  learn the techniques of that behavior. 
B)  believe that the reward outweighs the punishment. 
C)  reject their moral principles. 
D)  accept a higher authority. 
E)  disengage from their moral principles. 
A)  learn the techniques of that behavior. 
B)  believe that the reward outweighs the punishment. 
C)  reject their moral principles. 
D)  accept a higher authority. 
E)  disengage from their moral principles.

Question 4

Milgram's famous studies on obedience to authority indicate that:

Accepted Answer

A)  people pay little attention to authority figures once they become adults. 
B)  in general, Americans are not obedient or conforming. 
C)  most people are obedient to authority even if it causes pain to others. 
D)  children are less obedient to authority than adults. 
E)  adults are more obedient to authority than children. 
A)  people pay little attention to authority figures once they become adults. 
B)  in general, Americans are not obedient or conforming. 
C)  most people are obedient to authority even if it causes pain to others. 
D)  children are less obedient to authority than adults. 
E)  adults are more obedient to authority than children.

Question 5

Define deindividuation, authority, and moral disengagement. How do these terms help explain some types of criminal behavior?

Accepted Answer

Deindividuation refers to the loss of se

Question 6

B. F. Skinner believed in difference-in-degree approach to studying human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe Zimbardo's prison experimen

Accepted Answer

Zimbardo's prison experiment was a psych

Question 8

For most people, becoming part of a group encourages feelings of anonymity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An essential difference between the behavior theory of Watson and Skinner is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Watson recognized the existence of private mental events, whereas Skinner did not. 
B)  Skinner recognized the existence of private mental events, whereas Watson did not. 
C)  Skinner believed that the primary goal of psychology is the control of behavior, whereas Watson did not. 
D)  Watson believed that the goal of psychology is the prediction of behavior, whereas Watson did not. 
E)  Skinner emphasized the importance of independent and dependent variables, whereas Watson did not. 
A)  Watson recognized the existence of private mental events, whereas Skinner did not. 
B)  Skinner recognized the existence of private mental events, whereas Watson did not. 
C)  Skinner believed that the primary goal of psychology is the control of behavior, whereas Watson did not. 
D)  Watson believed that the goal of psychology is the prediction of behavior, whereas Watson did not. 
E)  Skinner emphasized the importance of independent and dependent variables, whereas Watson did not.

Increasing behavior by avoiding an unpleasant stimulus is referred to as punishment.

One of the problems with classical conditioning explanations of criminal behavior is that they:

In his recent theory, Bandura states that before people can engage in behavior that violates their moral principles they must:

Milgram's famous studies on obedience to authority indicate that:

Define deindividuation, authority, and moral disengagement. How do these terms help explain some types of criminal behavior?

B. F. Skinner believed in difference-in-degree approach to studying human behavior.

Describe Zimbardo's prison experimen

For most people, becoming part of a group encourages feelings of anonymity.

An essential difference between the behavior theory of Watson and Skinner is:

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological 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

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Exam 4: Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Increasing behavior by avoiding an unpleasant stimulus is referred to as punishment.

One of the problems with classical conditioning explanations of criminal behavior is that they:

In his recent theory, Bandura states that before people can engage in behavior that violates their moral principles they must:

Milgram's famous studies on obedience to authority indicate that:

Define deindividuation, authority, and moral disengagement. How do these terms help explain some types of criminal behavior?

B. F. Skinner believed in difference-in-degree approach to studying human behavior.

Describe Zimbardo's prison experimen

For most people, becoming part of a group encourages feelings of anonymity.

An essential difference between the behavior theory of Watson and Skinner is:

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological 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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