Question 1

Biosocial criminologists can point to empirical evidence from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   family studies
B)   friend studies
C)   twin studies
D)   adoption studies B

Question 2

In labeling theory, _______________ is the initial criminal act and ______________ is accepting the criminal label.

Accepted Answer

primary deviance, secondary deviance

Question 3

Principles of classical theory include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   individuals have free will
B)   focus is on behavior
C)   laws should bring the greatest measure of happiness to the largest number of people
D)   those who break the law should be punished according to penalties established in the law B

Question 4

Discuss the two competing world views that have existed over the centuries.  What are the important concepts of each view?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the two competing world views that...

Question 5

When discussing theories and delinquency, which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   social control theory is the predominant explanation
B)   social learning theory is the predominant explanation
C)   a single theory is not sufficient to explain delinquency
D)   psychological theory is the predominant explanation

Question 6

Crimes that were originally differentiated as mala in se have the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   wrong in and of itself
B)   origin in mores
C)   natural law
D)   human-made law

Question 7

Functionalism promotes social solidarity and clarification and the maintenance of social boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A combination of theories should be considered when attempting to explain delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Robert Agnew suggested that most people are more interested in being treated fairly in whatever goals they pursue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following suggests that laws are established to keep the ruling class in power?

Accepted Answer

A)   conflict theory
B)   consensus theory
C)   dominant theory
D)   common theory

Question 11

The focus of the classical view of criminality is on the criminal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_______________ views human behavior as the product of multiple environmental and cultural influences rather than a single factor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ views human behavior as the product...

Question 13

Research indicates that identical twins were more likely to demonstrate concordance than were fraternal twins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Shaw and McKay's ____________________theory contended that urban areas produced delinquency directly by generating a subculture of delinquency passé on from one generation to the next.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Shaw and McKay's ____________________theory contended that urban...

Question 15

Proponents of the positivist view advocate ____________ for offenders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Proponents of the positivist view advocate ____________...

Question 16

An example of conflict theory would be today's vagrancy laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Differentiate between the function of punishment according to the Durkheimian and Marxist perspectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Differentiate between the function of punishment according...

Question 18

Acts considered immoral or wrong in themselves, such as murder and rape, are called mala prohibita .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The breakdown of societal norms as a result of society's failure to distinguish between right and wrong is ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The breakdown of societal norms as a...

Question 20

Sutherland posited the proposition that criminal behavior is learned through imitation or modeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Theories of Delinquency and Juvenile Offending

Biosocial criminologists can point to empirical evidence from all of the following sources EXCEPT:

In labeling theory, _ is the initial criminal act and is accepting the criminal label.

Principles of classical theory include all of the following EXCEPT:

Discuss the two competing world views that have existed over the centuries. What are the important concepts of each view?

When discussing theories and delinquency, which of the following is true?

Crimes that were originally differentiated as mala in se have the following characteristics EXCEPT:

Functionalism promotes social solidarity and clarification and the maintenance of social boundaries.

A combination of theories should be considered when attempting to explain delinquency.

Robert Agnew suggested that most people are more interested in being treated fairly in whatever goals they pursue.

Which of the following suggests that laws are established to keep the ruling class in power?

The focus of the classical view of criminality is on the criminal.

_______________ views human behavior as the product of multiple environmental and cultural influences rather than a single factor.

Research indicates that identical twins were more likely to demonstrate concordance than were fraternal twins.

Shaw and McKay's ____________________theory contended that urban areas produced delinquency directly by generating a subculture of delinquency passé on from one generation to the next.

Proponents of the positivist view advocate ____________ for offenders.

An example of conflict theory would be today's vagrancy laws.

Differentiate between the function of punishment according to the Durkheimian and Marxist perspectives.

Acts considered immoral or wrong in themselves, such as murder and rape, are called mala prohibita .

The breakdown of societal norms as a result of society's failure to distinguish between right and wrong is ________________.

Sutherland posited the proposition that criminal behavior is learned through imitation or modeling.