Question 1

Conflict theorists suggest that the justice system is effective in limiting delinquency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Social reaction theory is also commonly called _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflict
B)  Social control
C)  Labeling
D)  Critical C

Question 3

List and explain the elements generally included in restoration programs.What is the intent of these programs? What is your view on restoration programs? Explain.

Accepted Answer

-The offender is asked to recognize that he or she caused injury to personal and social relations along with a determination and acceptance of responsibility (ideally accompanied by a statement of remorse). Only then can the offender be restored as a productive member of the community.
-Restoration involves turning the justice system into a "healing" process rather than being a distributor of retribution and revenge.
-Reconciliation is a big part o of the restorative approach. Most people involved in offender-victim relationships actually know one another or were related in some way before the criminal incident took place.
-Instead of treating one of the involved parties as a victim deserving of sympathy and the other as a criminal deserving of punishment, it is more productive to address the issues that produced conflict between these people.
-The effectiveness of justice ultimately depends on the stake a person has in the community (or a particular social group).
-If a person does not value his or her membership in the group, the person will be unlikely to accept responsibility, show remorse, or repair the injuries caused by his or her actions. In contrast, people who have a stake in the community and its principle institutions, such as work, home, and school, find that their involvement enhances their personal and familial well-being.
-There must be a commitment to the victim to make both material (monetary) restitution and symbolic reparation (an apology).
-A determination must be made of community support and assistance for both victim and offender.
-The intended result of the process is to repair injuries suffered by the victim and the community while assuring reintegration of the offender.

Question 4

According to social conflict theory, society is in a constant state of _____ as different groups strive to impose their will on others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to social conflict theory, society is...

Question 5

The roots of social reaction theory can be found in a branch of sociology known as
_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Symbolic interaction
B)  Functionalism
C)  Conflict theory
D)  Evolutionary theory

Question 6

In some _____ communities, people accused of breaking the law meet with community members, victims (if any), village elders, and agents of the justice system in a sentencing circle.

Accepted Answer

A)  Asian American
B)  Polish
C)  Italian
D)  Native American

Question 7

_____ theory emphasizes that those with money and power succeed in shaping the law to meet their needs and maintain their interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  Labeling
B)  Control
C)  Social conflict
D)  Differential association

Question 8

Peacemaking techniques in which offenders, victims, and other community members are
Brought together in an effort to formulate a sanction that addresses the needs of all are referred to as_______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Community restitution
B)  Reintegrative shaming
C)  Sentencing circles
D)  Intermediate sanctions

Question 9

______ deviance involves norm violations or crimes that have very little influence on the actor and can be quickly forgotten.

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary
B)  Covert
C)  Overt
D)  Secondary

Question 10

The concept of primary and secondary deviance has become a standard view of the labeling process, this theory was introduced by _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of primary and secondary deviance...

Question 11

What is damaged identity? Do you agree or disagree with the idea that once labels are applied they increase the likelihood of persistent offending? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is damaged identity? Do you agree...

Question 12

Deviant behavior patterns that are a response to an earlier labeling experience are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reintegrative shaming
B)  Secondary deviance
C)  Self-fulfilling prophecy
D)  Dramatization of evil

Question 13

_____ holds that a person becomes immoral when people label them as such.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ holds that a person becomes immoral...

Question 14

Pure deviants are those kids who continually break rules but are able to avoid labeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Going to court and being scolded by a judge would be an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  The dramatization of evil
B)  A retrospective reading
C)  A degradation ceremony
D)  Reintegrative shaming

Question 16

Critical theorists believe _____ has replaced imperialism and colonization as a new form of economic domination and oppression.

Accepted Answer

A)  The court system
B)  The military
C)  Political policy
D)  Globalization

Question 17

_____ involves the victim and offender along with the family, friends, and key supporters of both in deciding the resolution of the delinquent act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Family Group Conferencing
B)  Balanced Justice
C)  Reintegrative Shaming
D)  Neutralization

Question 18

According to Becker those kids who engage in delinquency and also get caught and labeled are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Conformists
B)  Pure deviants
C)  Falsely accused
D)  Secret deviants

Question 19

_____ wrote about the plight of the African American community resulting from the effects of globalization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Howard Becker
B)  John Braithwaite
C)  William Julius Wilson
D)  Frank Tannenbaum

Question 20

Gordon Bazemore argues that restorative programs should focus on the concept of _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gordon Bazemore argues that restorative programs should...

Exam 5: Social Reason, Conflict, and Delinquency