10 Questions
According to Cesare Lombroso's theory, what did theorists look at to determine if a person is more susceptible to deviant behavior and committing crimes?
Physical traits and factors
According to Durkheim's Theory of Anomie, what happens to people within larger urban centers?
They lose their identity and become anonymous
What does the Ecological Theory propose about the environment and its influence on people's attitude towards crime and deviance?
The environment that people live in determines their attitude about crime and deviance
According to the Strain Theory by Robert Merton, what leads 'have not' people to commit crimes?
The strain of Ghetto coupled with the strain of materialistic society
What does the Rational Choice and Deterrence Theory propose about an offender's decision-making process?
Offender makes a personal calculated decision between thrill and consequences and deterrence
According to Cesare Lombroso's Positivism theory, what do theorists focus on to determine if a person is more susceptible to deviant behavior and committing crimes?
Physical traits and factors
What does Durkheim's Theory of Anomie propose happens to people within larger urban centers?
They lose their identity and become anonymous
According to the Strain Theory by Robert Merton, what leads 'have not' people to commit crimes?
The strain of materialistic society
What does the Social Conflict Theory propose about the relationship between capitalism and criminal behavior?
Capitalism is the heart of criminal behavior
According to the Biological Trait Theory, what leads individuals to act criminally?
Physical traits influenced by environment
Test your knowledge of criminology subcategories, including the nature and extent of crime, causes of crime, consequences of crime, reactions to crime, crime prevention strategies, and theories like Positivism (Cesare Lombroso) and the XYY theory. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the factors influencing deviant behavior and criminal tendencies.
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