Criminology Subcategories Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

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?

The strain of Ghetto coupled with the strain of materialistic society Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What does Durkheim's Theory of Anomie propose happens to people within larger urban centers?

They lose their identity and become anonymous Signup and view all the answers

According to the Strain Theory by Robert Merton, what leads 'have not' people to commit crimes?

The strain of materialistic society Signup and view all the answers

What does the Social Conflict Theory propose about the relationship between capitalism and criminal behavior?

Capitalism is the heart of criminal behavior Signup and view all the answers

According to the Biological Trait Theory, what leads individuals to act criminally?

Physical traits influenced by environment Signup and view all the answers

Criminology Subcategories Quiz

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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 Durkheim's Theory of Anomie, what happens to people within larger urban centers?

What does the Ecological Theory propose about the environment and its influence on people's attitude towards crime and deviance?

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?

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?

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?

According to the Biological Trait Theory, what leads individuals to act criminally?

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