11 Questions
According to the Positive School, criminals are viewed as different from non-criminals due to:
Inherent traits or external influences
The Chicago School focuses on studying the relationship between __________ and crime.
Social environment
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of socially disorganized neighborhoods?
Strong social bonds
The Positive School emphasizes that the function of punishment should focus on:
Rehabilitation
What are societal goals?
Culturally defined aspirations and objectives individuals strive to achieve
Which characteristic is associated with socially disorganized neighborhoods?
Presence of transient populations and ethnic diversity
What are latent functions of crime?
Unintended or hidden consequences including social cohesion
Which concept draws parallels between the distribution of crime and natural ecological systems?
Ecology and crime distribution
In Labeling Theory, what is proposed about deviance and conformity?
They are social constructions.
What is the primary focus of Cohen's Subculture of Delinquency?
Forming youth gangs as a reaction to status frustration.
How does Negative Reinforcement work to strengthen behavior?
By removing an aversive stimulus after the behavior.
Explore the relationship between crime patterns and neighborhood characteristics, including the concept of socially disorganized neighborhoods. Learn about the parallels between crime distribution and natural ecological systems, and how environmental factors influence human behavior.
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