Crime Patterns and Social Dynamics Quiz

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According to the Positive School, criminals are viewed as different from non-criminals due to:

  • Inherent traits or external influences (correct)
  • Educational background
  • Economic status
  • Social media exposure

The Chicago School focuses on studying the relationship between __________ and crime.

  • Social environment (correct)
  • Economic status
  • Genetics
  • Education level

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of socially disorganized neighborhoods?

  • Strong social bonds (correct)
  • Overcrowding
  • High poverty levels
  • Social disorganization

The Positive School emphasizes that the function of punishment should focus on:

<p>Rehabilitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are societal goals?

<p>Culturally defined aspirations and objectives individuals strive to achieve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with socially disorganized neighborhoods?

<p>Presence of transient populations and ethnic diversity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are latent functions of crime?

<p>Unintended or hidden consequences including social cohesion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept draws parallels between the distribution of crime and natural ecological systems?

<p>Ecology and crime distribution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Labeling Theory, what is proposed about deviance and conformity?

<p>They are social constructions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Cohen's Subculture of Delinquency?

<p>Forming youth gangs as a reaction to status frustration. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Negative Reinforcement work to strengthen behavior?

<p>By removing an aversive stimulus after the behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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