Question 1

___________ mandates a fixed amount of time to be served for each offense category.

Accepted Answer

A)  Truth in sentencing 
B)  Selective incapacitation 
C)  Determinate sentencing 
D)  Dangerousness

Question 2

The recent decrease in crime, in the wake of "get tough on crime" policies inspired by neoclassical principles clearly supports the effectiveness of the neoclassical approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Classical and neoclassical theories have been criticized for lacking an explanation of

Accepted Answer

A)  dangerousness. 
B)  recidivism. 
C)  deviance. 
D)  criminal motivation

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Derek Cornish
Robert Martinson
David Fogel
Thomas Hobbes
James Q. Wilson
Jack Katz

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Nothing works doctrine and Thinking About Crime is...

Question 5

Jack Katz argues that crime may be sensually compelling to an offender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The death penalty appears to be an effective general deterrent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Passing laws mandating longer periods of incarceration to reduce the likelihood that an offender will be capable of committing future offenses is based on the strategy of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Passing laws mandating longer periods of incarceration...

Question 8

The belief that the natural human condition at birth is that of a blank slate is attributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  Thomas Hobbes. 
B)  John Locke. 
C)  Thomas Paine. 
D)  Jean Jacques Rousseau.

Question 9

_______ refers to a traditional body of unwritten legal precedents created through everyday practice and supported by court decisions

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural law 
B)  Common law 
C)  Natural rights 
D)  Social contract

Question 10

An individual who dresses in an unusual way is most likely to be violating a ________ of his or her social group.

Accepted Answer

A)  more 
B)  folkway 
C)  law 
D)  contract

Question 11

The statement that offenders deserve punishment because of the choices they make is typical of the _________ model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The statement that offenders deserve punishment because...

Question 12

Rational choice theory has been criticized for resulting in the ________ of crime from one area to another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rational choice theory has been criticized for...

Question 13

In addition to motivation, situational choice theory considers _______ as a key element of crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to motivation, situational choice theory...

Question 14

Which of the following was not an early demonic era explanation of personal deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Free will 
B)  Demonic possession 
C)  Spiritual influences 
D)  Temptation by fallen angels

Question 15

The _______ is expressed as the percentage of convicted offenders who have been released from prison and who are later rearrested for a new crime

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _______ is expressed as the percentage...

Question 16

Which of the following statements would probably not be made by a Classical School criminologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  I believe that punishment is necessary to deter offenders from recidivating 
B)  I believe that people have certain basic rights and if the government infringes upon these rights, it should be dissolved 
C)  I believe that people's behavior is determined by pain and pleasure 
D)  I believe that forces beyond a person's control can affect his or her involvement in criminal behavior

Question 17

The concept of the social contract was developed by

Accepted Answer

A)  Thomas Hobbes. 
B)  John Locke. 
C)  Thomas Paine. 
D)  Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Question 18

The concept of due process of law developed from a provision of the _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of due process of law...

Question 19

High recidivism rates suggest that current methods of punishment are not effective in deterring crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Code of Hammurabi emphasized which of the following goals of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deterrence 
B)  Retribution 
C)  Rehabilitation 
D)  Incapacitation

Exam 3: Classical and Neoclassical Thought

___________ mandates a fixed amount of time to be served for each offense category.

The recent decrease in crime, in the wake of "get tough on crime" policies inspired by neoclassical principles clearly supports the effectiveness of the neoclassical approach.

Classical and neoclassical theories have been criticized for lacking an explanation of

Match each theorist to his major theory or work

Jack Katz argues that crime may be sensually compelling to an offender.

The death penalty appears to be an effective general deterrent.

Passing laws mandating longer periods of incarceration to reduce the likelihood that an offender will be capable of committing future offenses is based on the strategy of ________.

The belief that the natural human condition at birth is that of a blank slate is attributed to

_______ refers to a traditional body of unwritten legal precedents created through everyday practice and supported by court decisions

An individual who dresses in an unusual way is most likely to be violating a ________ of his or her social group.

The statement that offenders deserve punishment because of the choices they make is typical of the _________ model.

Rational choice theory has been criticized for resulting in the ________ of crime from one area to another.

In addition to motivation, situational choice theory considers _______ as a key element of crime.

Which of the following was not an early demonic era explanation of personal deviance?

The _______ is expressed as the percentage of convicted offenders who have been released from prison and who are later rearrested for a new crime

Which of the following statements would probably not be made by a Classical School criminologist?

The concept of the social contract was developed by

The concept of due process of law developed from a provision of the _______.

High recidivism rates suggest that current methods of punishment are not effective in deterring crime.

The Code of Hammurabi emphasized which of the following goals of punishment?