Question 1

The boys end up being adopted by different families. Tom, the brother who lives in a large city, is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Tests were done and it was discovered that the level of ______________ in his blood was twice the levels found in the general population. The doctors are convinced this is the cause of his disorder.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​amino acids 
B)  ​glucose 
C)  ​mercury 
D)  ​neurotransmitters

Question 2

Biologically oriented therapy is seldom used because it has no beneficial treatment in the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Proponents of the _____________ theory argue that environmental stimulation from parents, relatives, and peer groups accounts for a child's IQ level.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proponents of the _____________ theory argue that...

Question 4

This condition, _________________, occurs when glucose in the blood falls below levels necessary for normal and efficient brain functioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This condition, _________________, occurs when glucose in...

Question 5

__________ theory is the branch of behavior theory most relevant to criminology.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Cognitive 
B)  Social learning ​ 
C)  ​Information-processing 
D)  ​Nurture

Question 6

Programs that seek to treat personal problems before they manifest themselves as crimes are referred to as ___________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Programs that seek to treat personal problems...

Question 7

Locations with the highest concentrations of lead also report the highest levels of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​suicide 
B)  ​ADHD 
C)  ​mercury 
D)  ​homicide

Question 8

According to sociobiology, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood will cause a well-adjusted person to commit crime.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If criminal fathers produce criminal sons who produce criminal grandchildren, then crime can be said to be _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​intraracial 
B)  ​interracial 
C)  interbiological 
D)  ​intergenerational

Question 10

Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Biochemical 
B)  ​Neurological 
C)  ​Genetic 
D)  ​Evolutionary

Question 11

The "Twinkie defense" brought national attention to the view that biochemical conditions can influence antisocial behavior.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not considered to contribute to a healthy diet, and thus to good mental health and well-adjusted behavior patterns?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Polyunsaturated fatty acids 
B)  ​Minerals 
C)  ​Vitamins 
D)  Heavy metals, such as lead and mercury

Question 13

Surgical procedures used to alter the brain structure of convicted sex offenders are known as psychosurgeries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​That their adopted mother is criminal 
B)  ​That their biological father is criminal 
C)  ​That their biological mother ends up committing crime after the boys are adopted 
D)  ​That their adopted parents are over 40 years old

Question 15

Chemical compounds known as _________________, influence or activate brain functions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chemical compounds known as _________________, influence or...

Question 16

Evolutionary theorists believe that human traits that produce violence and aggression have been advanced by the long process of human evolution.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

After 20 years the boys are contacted by a researcher who is conducting a study on twins separated at birth and adopted by different families. John says that he finds it difficult to sustain relationships because he was not provided the support and care that he needed by his adopted mother as an infant. Which theory would best explain John's predicament?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Attachment theory 
B)  ​Behavior theory 
C)  ​Information-processing theory 
D)  ​​Nature theory

Question 18

Nature theory argues that intelligence is largely determined genetically, that ancestry determines IQ, and that low intelligence, as demonstrated by low IQ, is linked to criminal behavior.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

______________ is the view that human behavior is motivated by inborn biological urges to survive and preserve the species.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the view that human behavior...

Question 20

There is a stronger link between criminal behavior and identical twins than between criminal behavior and fraternal twins.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Trait Theory

Biologically oriented therapy is seldom used because it has no beneficial treatment in the criminal justice system.

Proponents of the _____________ theory argue that environmental stimulation from parents, relatives, and peer groups accounts for a child's IQ level.​

This condition, _________________, occurs when glucose in the blood falls below levels necessary for normal and efficient brain functioning.

__________ theory is the branch of behavior theory most relevant to criminology.​

Programs that seek to treat personal problems before they manifest themselves as crimes are referred to as ___________________.​

Locations with the highest concentrations of lead also report the highest levels of ______.

According to sociobiology, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood will cause a well-adjusted person to commit crime.​

If criminal fathers produce criminal sons who produce criminal grandchildren, then crime can be said to be _____.

Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?​

The "Twinkie defense" brought national attention to the view that biochemical conditions can influence antisocial behavior.​

Which of the following is not considered to contribute to a healthy diet, and thus to good mental health and well-adjusted behavior patterns?​

Surgical procedures used to alter the brain structure of convicted sex offenders are known as psychosurgeries.

Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?​

Chemical compounds known as _________________, influence or activate brain functions.

Evolutionary theorists believe that human traits that produce violence and aggression have been advanced by the long process of human evolution.​

Nature theory argues that intelligence is largely determined genetically, that ancestry determines IQ, and that low intelligence, as demonstrated by low IQ, is linked to criminal behavior.​

______________ is the view that human behavior is motivated by inborn biological urges to survive and preserve the species.​

There is a stronger link between criminal behavior and identical twins than between criminal behavior and fraternal twins.​

Proponents of the _____________ theory argue that environmental stimulation from parents, relatives, and peer groups accounts for a child's IQ level.

__________ theory is the branch of behavior theory most relevant to criminology.

Programs that seek to treat personal problems before they manifest themselves as crimes are referred to as ___________________.

According to sociobiology, living in a disadvantaged neighborhood will cause a well-adjusted person to commit crime.

Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?

The "Twinkie defense" brought national attention to the view that biochemical conditions can influence antisocial behavior.

Which of the following is not considered to contribute to a healthy diet, and thus to good mental health and well-adjusted behavior patterns?

Which factor presented in the scenario would be the best indicator that the boys would engage in criminal behavior?

Evolutionary theorists believe that human traits that produce violence and aggression have been advanced by the long process of human evolution.

Nature theory argues that intelligence is largely determined genetically, that ancestry determines IQ, and that low intelligence, as demonstrated by low IQ, is linked to criminal behavior.

______________ is the view that human behavior is motivated by inborn biological urges to survive and preserve the species.

There is a stronger link between criminal behavior and identical twins than between criminal behavior and fraternal twins.