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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?
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?
- Socioeconomic status
- Educational background
- Geographic location
- Physical traits and factors (correct)
According to Durkheim's Theory of Anomie, what happens to people within larger urban centers?
According to Durkheim's Theory of Anomie, what happens to people within larger urban centers?
- They become more individualistic
- They experience a decrease in crime rates
- They lose their identity and become anonymous (correct)
- They become more connected to their community
What does the Ecological Theory propose about the environment and its influence on people's attitude towards crime and deviance?
What does the Ecological Theory propose about the environment and its influence on people's attitude towards crime and deviance?
- Socioeconomic status is the primary determinant of attitude towards crime
- The environment that people live in determines their attitude about crime and deviance (correct)
- Attitude towards crime is not influenced by the environment
- Genetics play a larger role in determining attitude towards crime
According to the Strain Theory by Robert Merton, what leads 'have not' people to commit crimes?
According to the Strain Theory by Robert Merton, what leads 'have not' people to commit crimes?
What does the Rational Choice and Deterrence Theory propose about an offender's decision-making process?
What does the Rational Choice and Deterrence Theory propose about an offender's decision-making process?
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?
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?
What does Durkheim's Theory of Anomie propose happens to people within larger urban centers?
What does Durkheim's Theory of Anomie propose happens to people within larger urban centers?
According to the Strain Theory by Robert Merton, what leads 'have not' people to commit crimes?
According to the Strain Theory by Robert Merton, what leads 'have not' people to commit crimes?
What does the Social Conflict Theory propose about the relationship between capitalism and criminal behavior?
What does the Social Conflict Theory propose about the relationship between capitalism and criminal behavior?
According to the Biological Trait Theory, what leads individuals to act criminally?
According to the Biological Trait Theory, what leads individuals to act criminally?
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