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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:

Rehabilitation Signup and view all the answers

What are societal goals?

Culturally defined aspirations and objectives individuals strive to achieve Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is associated with socially disorganized neighborhoods?

Presence of transient populations and ethnic diversity Signup and view all the answers

What are latent functions of crime?

Unintended or hidden consequences including social cohesion Signup and view all the answers

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

Ecology and crime distribution Signup and view all the answers

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

They are social constructions. Signup and view all the answers

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

Forming youth gangs as a reaction to status frustration. Signup and view all the answers

How does Negative Reinforcement work to strengthen behavior?

By removing an aversive stimulus after the behavior. Signup and view all the answers