SOC 3420 Criminology 9-11 | Questions with 100% Correct Answers
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SOC 3420 Criminology 9-11 | Questions with 100% Correct Answers The integrative methodology in the early research of __________ formed the basis of today's developmental approach. a. Keith J. Bell and Paul M. Klenowski b. Eleanor Glueck and Sheldon Glueck c. Rolf Loeber and Marc LeBlanc d. Marvi...
The integrative methodology in the early research of __________ formed the basis of
today's developmental approach.
a. Keith J. Bell and Paul M. Klenowski
b. Eleanor Glueck and Sheldon Glueck
c. Rolf Loeber and Marc LeBlanc
d. Marvin Wolfgang and Terri Moffitt
REFERENCES: Foundations of Developmental Theory
Public policy programs based on developmental theory ______.
a. focus on deterrence through strict punishments
b. include mechanisms for reintegrating offenders into society
c. provide self-help treatments aimed at adult offenders
d. feature multisystemic treatments designed for at-risk youths
REFERENCES: Foundations of Development Theory
Developmental theories attempt to provide a natural history of criminal careers by
encompassing ______.
a. its onset, continuation, and termination
b. delinquency and criminal behaviors
c. unidimensional and multidimensional treatment efforts
d. offenders' race/ethnicity, age, and gender
REFERENCES: Foundations of Developmental Theory
Latent trait theorists believe human development is controlled by a master trait present
at birth or soon after that results in ______.
a. low intellectual development
b. verbal and physical aggression
c. an increased propensity to commit crime
d. a reduced ability to interpret social interactions
REFERENCES: Foundations of Developmental Theory
,How do life course theorists view criminality?
a. As an inflexible process
b. As a dynamic process
c. As an opportunity-driven process
d. As a static process
REFERENCES: Foundations of Developmental Theory
Why is early onset an important factor in crime?
a. Because the earlier that antisocial behavior is identified, the earlier that turning points
can be implemented
b. Because latent traits may have gone unnoticed or unidentified at birth
c. Because early onset of antisocial behavior predicts later and more serious criminality
d. Because early onset of antisocial behavior is void of the crime-non-crime choice
mechanism suggested by Wilson and Herrnstein.
REFERENCES: Life Course Theory
One of the key principles of life course theory is that ______.
a. high verbal ability during childhood predicts persistence
b. persistent offenders begin their offending careers in late adolescence
c. the earlier the onset of criminality, the more specialized and violent the criminal
career
d. the seeds of a criminal career are planted early in life
REFERENCES: Life Course Theory
According to life course theories, criminal opportunity, effective guardianship, and
apprehension risk are __________ factors that can explain the onset, continuance, and
desistance from crime.
a. personal
b. social
c. cognitive
d. situational
REFERENCES: Life Course Theory
Which is an inaccurate statement about problem behaviors and problem behavior
syndrome?
a. All varieties of criminal behavior may be a part of a generalized problem behavior
syndrome.
, b. People suffering from one problem behavior condition typically exhibit many
symptoms of the rest.
c. The more risk factors a person suffers, the greater the likelihood they will engage in
antisocial behavior.
d. Problem behavior syndrome portrays crime as the product of other social problems.
REFERENCES: 228-229
Using data from a longitudinal study of Pittsburgh youth, Loeber identified distinct
pathways to crime. Which pathway begins at an early age with stubborn behavior?
a. The authority conflict pathway
b. The covert pathway
c. The overt pathway
d. The late bloomer pathway
REFERENCES: Life Course Theory
Life course theories integrate personal, social, socialization, situational, and cognitive
factors to explain human behavior. Personality and intelligence are __________ factors
that can explain the onset and continuation of criminality.
a. personal
b. social
c. socialization
d. cognitive
REFERENCES: Life Course Theory
Life course theorists examine offending patterns and trends. Terrie Moffit describes
adolescent-limited offenders as ______.
a. angry adolescents
b. typical teenagers
c. classic persisters
d. standard youth
REFERENCES: Trajectory Theory
Sampson and Laub's research indicates that building __________ and strong social
bonds reduces the likelihood of long-term deviance.
a. knowledge
b. social capital
c. marketable skills
d. financial capital
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