Question 1

Social control research relies predominantly on self-report data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

How do social control theorists view human nature, and based on that view, what question does social control beg to answer?

Accepted Answer

[key points to be made]
*Humans are basically evil (Hobbes), have to be taught the right way to do things although social control theories only need a "neutral" nature of man
*People must be socialized through rules, schools, church, controlled
*Answers may vary but main theme for Question is:
*"Why do people obey laws?" Need to seek out what works in curbing behavior.

Question 3

Describe Hirschi's four elements of the social bond

Accepted Answer

[key points to be made]
*Attachment - one of the strongest, most commonly used in research, usually with attachment to parents and to school
*Involvement - number of conforming activities that keep one out of risk for delinquency
*Commitment - the time and energy devoted to law abiding goals, organizations and activities, dedication to achievements that are socially approved
Belief - deep inner trust in social institutions such as church and government, faith in existing moral order

Question 4

According to the textbook, another way to look at social control theory is to call it:

Accepted Answer

A)  Neo-conflict theory 
B)  Differential motivation theory 
C)  Socialization theory 
D)  Post-interactionism 
A)  Neo-conflict theory 
B)  Differential motivation theory 
C)  Socialization theory 
D)  Post-interactionism

Question 5

While Reckless's containment theory focuses on both internal and external containment, he perceived the external to be the more important of the two.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Emile Durkheim stressed the functional nature of deviance in his reference to a society of ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emile Durkheim stressed the functional nature of...

Question 7

Durkheim purported that behavior is controlled by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality dimensions. 
B)  Social reaction to someone else's behavior. 
C)  The law. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Personality dimensions. 
B)  Social reaction to someone else's behavior. 
C)  The law. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 8

Social control theories generally assume that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Explanations are required for deviance. 
B)  Conformity is relative. 
C)  Conformity not deviance must be explained. 
D)  Humans are basically evil. 
A)  Explanations are required for deviance. 
B)  Conformity is relative. 
C)  Conformity not deviance must be explained. 
D)  Humans are basically evil.

Question 9

Describe the five techniques of neutralization that "free" one up to become delinquent.

Accepted Answer

[key points to be made]
* Deni

Question 10

According to Durkheim, social controls are necessary for order to exist and for people to understand the boundaries of accepted behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most popular version of social control in the 1970s and 1980s was the one presented by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Sykes and Matza. 
B)  Walter Reckless. 
C)  Travis Hirschi. 
D)  Emile Durkheim. 
A)  Sykes and Matza. 
B)  Walter Reckless. 
C)  Travis Hirschi. 
D)  Emile Durkheim.

Question 12

Describe the three things that delinquency would result from, according to Reiss.

Accepted Answer

[key points to be made]
*Lack of proper

Question 13

Which of the following would not be considered a typical variable for analysis for social control theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic barriers. 
B)  Family structures. 
C)  Peer groups. 
D)  Educational levels. 
A)  Economic barriers. 
B)  Family structures. 
C)  Peer groups. 
D)  Educational levels.

Question 14

Social control theory, as espoused by Travis Hirschi, has certain elements of the bond. Which of the following is NOT an element of the bond?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commitment. 
B)  Involvement. 
C)  Belief. 
D)  Containment. 
A)  Commitment. 
B)  Involvement. 
C)  Belief. 
D)  Containment.

Question 15

Walter Reckless argued that an individual's _____________ containment is the most important type for resisting delinquency.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Walter Reckless argued that an individual's _____________...

Question 16

Social control theory has been criticized for being incompatible with cross-sectional data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: Walter Reckless
Ron Akers
Travis Hirschi
Sykes and Matza
Albert Reiss
Emile Durkheim

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Deviance helps maintain social order as even is...

Question 18

Social control theories developed with the data directly gathered from the then-new research method called __________ surveys.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social control theories developed with the data...

Question 19

Social control theories appear to have trouble explaining why many people seem to age out of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the techniques of neutralization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Denial of the victim. 
B)  Condemn the condemners. 
C)  Rejection of the implication. 
D)  Appeal to a higher loyalty. 
A)  Denial of the victim. 
B)  Condemn the condemners. 
C)  Rejection of the implication. 
D)  Appeal to a higher loyalty.

Social control research relies predominantly on self-report data.

How do social control theorists view human nature, and based on that view, what question does social control beg to answer?

Describe Hirschi's four elements of the social bond

According to the textbook, another way to look at social control theory is to call it:

While Reckless's containment theory focuses on both internal and external containment, he perceived the external to be the more important of the two.

Emile Durkheim stressed the functional nature of deviance in his reference to a society of ___________.

Durkheim purported that behavior is controlled by:

Social control theories generally assume that:

Describe the five techniques of neutralization that "free" one up to become delinquent.

According to Durkheim, social controls are necessary for order to exist and for people to understand the boundaries of accepted behavior.

The most popular version of social control in the 1970s and 1980s was the one presented by:

Describe the three things that delinquency would result from, according to Reiss.

Which of the following would not be considered a typical variable for analysis for social control theory?

Social control theory, as espoused by Travis Hirschi, has certain elements of the bond. Which of the following is NOT an element of the bond?

Walter Reckless argued that an individual's _____________ containment is the most important type for resisting delinquency.

Social control theory has been criticized for being incompatible with cross-sectional data.

Social control theories developed with the data directly gathered from the then-new research method called __________ surveys.

Social control theories appear to have trouble explaining why many people seem to age out of crime.

Which of the following is NOT one of the techniques of neutralization?

Introduction

The Classical School

The Positive School

The Chicago School

Differential Association Theory

Anomie Theory

Subculture Theories

Labeling Theory

Conflict Theory

Gender-Based Theories

Social Learning Theory

Rational Theories

Contemporary Theories of Process

Contemporary Integrative and Critical Theories

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Exam 11: Social Control Theory

Social control research relies predominantly on self-report data.

How do social control theorists view human nature, and based on that view, what question does social control beg to answer?

Describe Hirschi's four elements of the social bond

According to the textbook, another way to look at social control theory is to call it:

While Reckless's containment theory focuses on both internal and external containment, he perceived the external to be the more important of the two.

Emile Durkheim stressed the functional nature of deviance in his reference to a society of ___________.

Durkheim purported that behavior is controlled by:

Social control theories generally assume that:

Describe the five techniques of neutralization that "free" one up to become delinquent.

According to Durkheim, social controls are necessary for order to exist and for people to understand the boundaries of accepted behavior.

The most popular version of social control in the 1970s and 1980s was the one presented by:

Describe the three things that delinquency would result from, according to Reiss.

Which of the following would not be considered a typical variable for analysis for social control theory?

Social control theory, as espoused by Travis Hirschi, has certain elements of the bond. Which of the following is NOT an element of the bond?

Walter Reckless argued that an individual's _____________ containment is the most important type for resisting delinquency.

Social control theory has been criticized for being incompatible with cross-sectional data.

Social control theories developed with the data directly gathered from the then-new research method called __________ surveys.

Social control theories appear to have trouble explaining why many people seem to age out of crime.

Which of the following is NOT one of the techniques of neutralization?

Introduction

The Classical School

The Positive School

The Chicago School

Differential Association Theory

Anomie Theory

Subculture Theories

Labeling Theory

Conflict Theory

Gender-Based Theories

Social Learning Theory

Rational Theories

Contemporary Theories of Process

Contemporary Integrative and Critical Theories

Filters