Criminology Chapter 9: Theories of Crime Causation
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What is believed to play a pivotal role in prompting criminal conduct?

  • Increased impulsiveness
  • Deficient self-control (correct)
  • Stronger self-control
  • Greater conscientiousness

    • According to the General Theory of Crime, what type of behaviors are individuals with weaker self-control more prone to?

  • Risk-averse behaviors
  • Conscientious planning
  • Rational decision-making
  • Risky behaviors (correct)

    • What is an example of coercive force, according to the text?

  • Economic incentives
  • Social norms
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Physical abuse (correct)

    • What is the primary focus of Differential Coercion Theory?

    <p>The relationship between coercion and crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the varying consistency of exposure to coercion?

    <p>Differential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predicted outcome of early onset of criminality?

    <p>Increased likelihood of delinquency in adolescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of coercion involves the use or threat of force and intimidation?

    <p>Interpersonal coercion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with stronger self-control?

    <p>Greater capacity to resist criminal urges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a predictive factor of delinquency at early ages?

    <p>Unfavorable family relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the causal factor of crime and delinquency?

    <p>Coercion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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