Soc 3420 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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. 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...

SOC 3420 Criminology 7-8 | Questions and Answers Social process theories share one basic concept. Which is it? a. All people, regardless of their race, class, or gender, are basically good. b. All people, regardless of their race, class, or gender, have the potential to become delinquents or criminals. c. Criminal behavior is genetic, regardless of race, class, or gender. d. Lower-class people, regardless of race or gender, are more prone to commit crime. REFERENCES: Institutions of Socializa...

SOC 3420 Criminology 12-14 | Questions and Answers According to legal scholar, Morris Cohen, why should victimless crimes be criminally prohibited? a. Because then moral crusaders would not get to define the law b. Because victimless crimes are highly immoral just like "street crimes." c. Because one of the functions of criminal law is to express the public's shared sense of morality d. Because victimless crimes cause social harm and all acts that cause social harm are criminally pro...