Deck 27: Crime and Deviance in the Lifecourse, Robert Sampson and John Laub

Question 1

According to Sampson and Laub, what are the two central concepts underlying the analysis of life-course dynamics?

A)Trajectory and transitions
B)Tradition and transformation
C)Trajectory and transformation
D)Childhood and adulthood

Answer 1

Trajectory and transitions

Question 2

According to Sampson and Laub, which of the following is NOT an example of the trajectory?

A)Parenthood
B)Marriage
C)Criminal behavior
D)Getting the first job

Answer 2

Getting the first job

Question 3

According to Sampson and Laub, important transitions in the life course ______.

A)Are irrelevant to a sustaining pattern of criminal and deviant behaviors
B)Affect the criminal behavioral pattern developed in childhood
C)Explains the continuity of criminal behavioral pattern into adulthood
D)None of the above

Answer 3

Affect the criminal behavioral pattern developed in childhood

Question 4

According to Sampson and Laub, a sociological explanation for continuity of crime throughout the life course would be ______.

A)The commitment of criminal behavior itself increases the probability of engaging in future crimes
B)Stability of criminal behavioral pattern is caused by endorsement of subculture values and adoption of deviant identities
C)Low self-esteem may cause the continuity of criminal behavioral pattern
D)All of the above

Question 5

Sampson and Laub relied heavily on quantitative methods to develop life-course criminology.How could qualitative methods (e.g., in-depth interviews and observation) be used to improve the theory? Use examples to make your case.