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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?

    <p>The strain of Ghetto coupled with the strain of materialistic society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Rational Choice and Deterrence Theory propose about an offender's decision-making process?

    <p>Offender makes a personal calculated decision between thrill and consequences and deterrence</p> 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?

    <p>Physical traits and factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They lose their identity and become anonymous</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The strain of materialistic society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Capitalism is the heart of criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Physical traits influenced by environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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