Criminological Theories and Age of Offending

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Which phase of life marks the transition from being children to becoming more independent and responsible for their own behavior?

Adolescence (correct)

Infancy

Childhood

Adulthood

Why do many traditional criminological theories focus on explaining juvenile delinquency?

Because it is pretty normal for pre-teens and teenagers to do things that are illegal

Because most offending begins during adolescence

Because delinquency is pretty common during adolescent years

Because most theories assume that the causes of offending can be found during adolescence (correct)

During which phase of life do peers become much more important sources of influence and socialization?

Adulthood

Infancy

Adolescence (correct)

Childhood

Which of the following is NOT a way in which adolescents are unique from adults?

They have fully developed cognitive control system Signup and view all the answers

What does recent neuroscience research tell us about adolescence?

Adolescence is a period of heightened emotional conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the age-crime curve?

A curve that shows the relationship between age and crime Signup and view all the answers

Based on the age-crime curve, when does crime peak?

During early adulthood Signup and view all the answers

According to traditional criminological theories, why do they tend to focus on explaining juvenile delinquency rather than early childhood or later adulthood?

Most offending begins during adolescence Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of life do individuals become autonomous and independent, forming their own households and families?

Later adulthood Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of adolescence in the life course?

It marks the transition from being children to becoming more independent and responsible for their own behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that may elevate adolescent involvement in risky behaviors?

Higher cognitive control Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the psycho-socio-emotional system and the cognitive control system?

The psycho-socio-emotional system is represented by the gas pedal, while the cognitive control system is represented by the brake pedal Signup and view all the answers

What does the age-crime curve show?

Crime is concentrated during adolescence and early adulthood and declines throughout the adult years Signup and view all the answers

What did French statistician Adolphe Quetelet observe about the propensity for criminal behavior?

It is greater among young people and lower among older people Signup and view all the answers

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