Question 1

Why are juveniles arrested in greater numbers than their proportions in the population?

Accepted Answer

A)  They commit crimes in groups. 
B)  They commit violent crimes. 
C)  They commit status offenses. 
D)  They commit crimes not reported to law enforcement. 
A)  They commit crimes in groups. 
B)  They commit violent crimes. 
C)  They commit status offenses. 
D)  They commit crimes not reported to law enforcement.

Question 2

In legal terms, a juvenile delinquent is defined as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  an individual under age eighteen who engages in developmentally inappropriate behavior. 
B)  an individual who commits an act against the criminal code and is adjudicated delinquent by the court. 
C)  a minor who commits a violent act against another. 
D)  a minor who displays erratic behavior for a period of at least six months. 
A)  an individual under age eighteen who engages in developmentally inappropriate behavior. 
B)  an individual who commits an act against the criminal code and is adjudicated delinquent by the court. 
C)  a minor who commits a violent act against another. 
D)  a minor who displays erratic behavior for a period of at least six months.

Question 3

Which of the following is a form of intelligence measured by standard IQ tests?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naturalistic 
B)  Interpersonal 
C)  Linguistic 
D)  Kinesthetic 
A)  Naturalistic 
B)  Interpersonal 
C)  Linguistic 
D)  Kinesthetic

Question 4

According to research, when does persistent antisocial behavior typically begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early adulthood 
B)  Middle adulthood 
C)  Early childhood 
D)  Infancy 
A)  Early adulthood 
B)  Middle adulthood 
C)  Early childhood 
D)  Infancy

Question 5

Why is it so difficult to gather complete data on the national incidence of juvenile delinquency?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is it so difficult to gather...

Question 6

Compared to violent offenders who are not psychopaths, criminal psychopaths engage in violent offenses that involve

Accepted Answer

A)  domestic disputes. 
B)  extreme emotional arousal. 
C)  revenge while drinking. 
D)  a close family member. 
A)  domestic disputes. 
B)  extreme emotional arousal. 
C)  revenge while drinking. 
D)  a close family member.

Question 7

Terrie Moffitt is to __________ as Laurence Steinberg is to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychopathy; delinquency 
B)  biopsychological theory; sociological theory 
C)  family dynamics; peer relationships 
D)  developmental theory; cognitive psychosocial theory 
A)  psychopathy; delinquency 
B)  biopsychological theory; sociological theory 
C)  family dynamics; peer relationships 
D)  developmental theory; cognitive psychosocial theory

Question 8

Why do some researchers have concerns about the concept of juvenile psychopathy? What is your opinion on this issue?

Accepted Answer

Some researchers have concerns about the

Question 9

Which statement is true about the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains information about crimes unknown to law enforcement agencies. 
B)  It classifies serious crimes into sexual crimes and property crimes. 
C)  It is the sole method of recording police data on reported crimes and arrests. 
D)  It does not provide conviction data. 
A)  It contains information about crimes unknown to law enforcement agencies. 
B)  It classifies serious crimes into sexual crimes and property crimes. 
C)  It is the sole method of recording police data on reported crimes and arrests. 
D)  It does not provide conviction data.

Question 10

Interpersonal, deviant lifestyle, and deficient affective pertain to the

Accepted Answer

A)  three core factors of psychopathy. 
B)  developmental trajectory of psychopathy. 
C)  biopsychological influences of psychopathy. 
D)  characteristics of female juvenile psychopathy 
A)  three core factors of psychopathy. 
B)  developmental trajectory of psychopathy. 
C)  biopsychological influences of psychopathy. 
D)  characteristics of female juvenile psychopathy

Question 11

Jack is a five-year-old boy whose parents have inadvertently reinforced his frequent tantrums and aggressive behavior by giving in to his demands. According to the coercion developmental model, what will likely happen to Jack when he reaches kindergarten?

Accepted Answer

A)  He will be rejected by peers 
B)  He will be manipulated by his teacher 
C)  He will be an LCP offender 
D)  He will be susceptible to peer pressure 
A)  He will be rejected by peers 
B)  He will be manipulated by his teacher 
C)  He will be an LCP offender 
D)  He will be susceptible to peer pressure

Question 12

Gaynor (1996) identified three stages of firesetting behavior. A twelve-year-old boy who sets damaging fires in order to get attention is likely at which stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire interest 
B)  Fire experimentation 
C)  Fireplay 
D)  Firesetting 
A)  Fire interest 
B)  Fire experimentation 
C)  Fireplay 
D)  Firesetting

Question 13

Childhood onset and adolescent onset are two subtypes of which diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD 
B)  Antisocial personality disorder 
C)  Conduct disorder 
D)  Psychopathy 
A)  ADHD 
B)  Antisocial personality disorder 
C)  Conduct disorder 
D)  Psychopathy

Question 14

Evan is an 8-year-old boy who frequently sets small fires, is often aggressive toward his baby brother, and has difficulty communicating with others. Evan's father is convinced his son has antisocial personality disorder. Why is Evan's father wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evan is too young to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder 
B)  Evan is male and is therefore does not qualify for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  Evan's behavior is neither illegal nor habitual and therefore doesn't qualify as antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  Evan's behavior is normal for an 8-year-old boy and therefore doesn't meet diagnostic criteria. 
A)  Evan is too young to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder 
B)  Evan is male and is therefore does not qualify for a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  Evan's behavior is neither illegal nor habitual and therefore doesn't qualify as antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  Evan's behavior is normal for an 8-year-old boy and therefore doesn't meet diagnostic criteria.

Question 15

What is the most common treatment for ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medication 
B)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
C)  Multisystemic treatment 
D)  Psychotherapy electroconvulsive therapy. 
A)  Medication 
B)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy 
C)  Multisystemic treatment 
D)  Psychotherapy electroconvulsive therapy.

Question 16

According to Terrie Moffitt, what is the core reason for most delinquency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate brain development 
B)  Poor parenting skills 
C)  Societal pressure to obtain wealth 
D)  A desire to impress peers 
A)  Inadequate brain development 
B)  Poor parenting skills 
C)  Societal pressure to obtain wealth 
D)  A desire to impress peers

Question 17

Compare and contrast the theories of Terrie Moffitt, Gerald Patterson, and Laurence Steinberg.

Accepted Answer

Terrie Moffitt, Gerald Patterson, and La

Question 18

All of the following are characteristics of temperament except

Accepted Answer

A)  it has a constitutional basis. 
B)  it continues throughout the lifespan. 
C)  it can be influenced by the psychosocial environment. 
D)  it begins in early adulthood. 
A)  it has a constitutional basis. 
B)  it continues throughout the lifespan. 
C)  it can be influenced by the psychosocial environment. 
D)  it begins in early adulthood.

Question 19

Research suggests that high levels of the hormone cortisol are linked to antisocial behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Kolko's (2002) firesetter typology is based on the __________ of a firesetter.

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal history 
B)  mental disorder 
C)  age 
D)  motivation 
A)  criminal history 
B)  mental disorder 
C)  age 
D)  motivation

Why are juveniles arrested in greater numbers than their proportions in the population?

In legal terms, a juvenile delinquent is defined as a(n)

Which of the following is a form of intelligence measured by standard IQ tests?

According to research, when does persistent antisocial behavior typically begin?

Why is it so difficult to gather complete data on the national incidence of juvenile delinquency?

Compared to violent offenders who are not psychopaths, criminal psychopaths engage in violent offenses that involve

Terrie Moffitt is to as Laurence Steinberg is to .

Why do some researchers have concerns about the concept of juvenile psychopathy? What is your opinion on this issue?

Which statement is true about the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports?

Interpersonal, deviant lifestyle, and deficient affective pertain to the

Jack is a five-year-old boy whose parents have inadvertently reinforced his frequent tantrums and aggressive behavior by giving in to his demands. According to the coercion developmental model, what will likely happen to Jack when he reaches kindergarten?

Gaynor (1996) identified three stages of firesetting behavior. A twelve-year-old boy who sets damaging fires in order to get attention is likely at which stage?

Childhood onset and adolescent onset are two subtypes of which diagnosis?

Evan is an 8-year-old boy who frequently sets small fires, is often aggressive toward his baby brother, and has difficulty communicating with others. Evan's father is convinced his son has antisocial personality disorder. Why is Evan's father wrong?

What is the most common treatment for ADHD?

According to Terrie Moffitt, what is the core reason for most delinquency?

Compare and contrast the theories of Terrie Moffitt, Gerald Patterson, and Laurence Steinberg.

All of the following are characteristics of temperament except

Research suggests that high levels of the hormone cortisol are linked to antisocial behavior.

Kolko's (2002) firesetter typology is based on the __________ of a firesetter.

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Exam 7: The Development of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior

Why are juveniles arrested in greater numbers than their proportions in the population?

In legal terms, a juvenile delinquent is defined as a(n)

Which of the following is a form of intelligence measured by standard IQ tests?

According to research, when does persistent antisocial behavior typically begin?

Why is it so difficult to gather complete data on the national incidence of juvenile delinquency?

Compared to violent offenders who are not psychopaths, criminal psychopaths engage in violent offenses that involve

Terrie Moffitt is to __________ as Laurence Steinberg is to __________.

Why do some researchers have concerns about the concept of juvenile psychopathy? What is your opinion on this issue?

Which statement is true about the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports?

Interpersonal, deviant lifestyle, and deficient affective pertain to the

Jack is a five-year-old boy whose parents have inadvertently reinforced his frequent tantrums and aggressive behavior by giving in to his demands. According to the coercion developmental model, what will likely happen to Jack when he reaches kindergarten?

Gaynor (1996) identified three stages of firesetting behavior. A twelve-year-old boy who sets damaging fires in order to get attention is likely at which stage?

Childhood onset and adolescent onset are two subtypes of which diagnosis?

Evan is an 8-year-old boy who frequently sets small fires, is often aggressive toward his baby brother, and has difficulty communicating with others. Evan's father is convinced his son has antisocial personality disorder. Why is Evan's father wrong?

What is the most common treatment for ADHD?

According to Terrie Moffitt, what is the core reason for most delinquency?

Compare and contrast the theories of Terrie Moffitt, Gerald Patterson, and Laurence Steinberg.

All of the following are characteristics of temperament except

Research suggests that high levels of the hormone cortisol are linked to antisocial behavior.

Kolko's (2002) firesetter typology is based on the __________ of a firesetter.

Introduction to Forensic Psychology

Psychology of Police and Public Safety

Psychology of Investigations

Consulting and Testifying

Consulting With Criminal Courts

Family Law and Other Forms of Civil Litigation

Psychology of Violence and Intimidation

Psychology of Sexual Assault

Forensic Psychology and the Victims of Crime and Other Wrongs

Family Violence and Child Victimization

Correctional Psychology in Adult Settings

Juvenile Justice and Corrections

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Terrie Moffitt is to as Laurence Steinberg is to .