Question 1

Identify the five theoretical frameworks that characterize the theories discussed in the chapter.

Accepted Answer

Answers vary; (1) crime as a product of

Question 2

The positivist school of criminology adhered to the principle of __________ to explain crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The positivist school of criminology adhered to...

Question 3

A critic of learning theory would say the theory best explains

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual assault 
B)  drug use 
C)  homicide 
D)  child abuse 
A)  sexual assault 
B)  drug use 
C)  homicide 
D)  child abuse

Question 4

Which theory views crime as a product of choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deterrence theory 
B)  Routine activities theory 
C)  Evolutionary theory 
D)  Social disorganization theory 
A)  Deterrence theory 
B)  Routine activities theory 
C)  Evolutionary theory 
D)  Social disorganization theory

Question 5

According to Elijah Anderson, which type of family learns that violence is both necessary and justified in certain situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  street 
B)  urban 
C)  decent 
D)  suburb 
A)  street 
B)  urban 
C)  decent 
D)  suburb

Identify the five theoretical frameworks that characterize the theories discussed in the chapter.

The positivist school of criminology adhered to the principle of __________ to explain crime.

A critic of learning theory would say the theory best explains

Which theory views crime as a product of choice?

According to Elijah Anderson, which type of family learns that violence is both necessary and justified in certain situations?

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research

An Introduction to Measuring Crime and Crime Patterns

An Introduction to Crime Typologies

An Introduction to Policing: History and Structure

Police Strategies

Issues in Policing

An Introduction to the Courts: History, Structure, and Actors

The Judicial Process

Issues in the Courts

An Introduction to Corrections: History, Structure, and Actors

Punishing Offenders in Prisons, Jails, and the Community

Issues in Corrections

Current and Future Criminal Justice Issues

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Exam 5: An Introduction to Criminological Theory

Identify the five theoretical frameworks that characterize the theories discussed in the chapter.

The positivist school of criminology adhered to the principle of __________ to explain crime.

A critic of learning theory would say the theory best explains

Which theory views crime as a product of choice?

According to Elijah Anderson, which type of family learns that violence is both necessary and justified in certain situations?

Introduction to Criminal Justice

Perspectives on Crime and Criminal Justice Research

An Introduction to Measuring Crime and Crime Patterns

An Introduction to Crime Typologies

An Introduction to Policing: History and Structure

Police Strategies

Issues in Policing

An Introduction to the Courts: History, Structure, and Actors

The Judicial Process

Issues in the Courts

An Introduction to Corrections: History, Structure, and Actors

Punishing Offenders in Prisons, Jails, and the Community

Issues in Corrections

Current and Future Criminal Justice Issues

Filters