Criminology Quiz: Social Bond Theory and Low Self Control Theory
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According to Hirschi's Social Bond Theory, what is the primary factor that prevents individuals from engaging in deviant behavior?

The strength of an individual's bonds to society

Which of the following is NOT a component of Travis Hirschi's Social Bond Theory?

Self-control

What is the primary difference between Social Bond Theory and Low Self-Control Theory?

Social Bond Theory focuses on the strength of an individual's bonds to society, while Low Self-Control Theory focuses on an individual's level of self-control.

According to Gottfredson and Hirschi, what is the primary cause of crime and deviance?

<p>Low self-control</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Social Bond Theory and Low Self-Control Theory differ in their explanation of deviant behavior?

<p>Social Bond Theory emphasizes the role of social bonds in preventing deviance, while Low Self-Control Theory emphasizes the role of individual self-control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental assumption underlying Social Bond Theory about individuals' behavior?

<p>Individuals are motivated to engage in deviant behavior unless they have strong bonds to society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Low Self-Control Theory explain the relationship between age and crime?

<p>According to Gottfredson and Hirschi, the likelihood of criminal behavior decreases as an individual ages, as they develop more self-control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do social institutions, such as family and school, play in Social Bond Theory?

<p>They provide a sense of attachment, commitment, and involvement, which in turn discourage individuals from engaging in deviant behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Low Self-Control Theory differ from other criminological theories in its explanation of criminal behavior?

<p>It focuses on the individual's lack of self-control as the primary cause of crime, rather than social or environmental factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the concept of 'attachment' in Social Bond Theory?

<p>It refers to the emotional connection individuals have with others, which acts as a deterrent to deviant behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes: Social Bond Theory and Low Self Control Theory

Assignment Requirements

  • Students will develop five multiple-choice quiz or exam questions
  • Each question will have four answer options
  • Questions will focus on Social Bond Theory and/or Low Self Control Theory
  • Correct answers should be indicated in red

Assignment Requirements

  • Students will develop 5 multiple-choice quiz or exam questions about Social Bond Theory and/or Low Self Control Theory.
  • Each question will have 4 answer options.
  • Students will indicate the correct answer to each question.

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Test your understanding of Social Bond Theory and Low Self Control Theory with these 5 multiple-choice quiz questions. Each question has 4 answer options, and the correct answer is indicated in red.

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