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What did Cesare Lombroso propose about criminals?
What did Cesare Lombroso propose about criminals?
- Criminals have distinctive physical features that resemble apelike ancestors. (correct)
- Criminals are more likely to be females than males.
- Criminals are born with a specific personality trait.
- Criminals have a higher level of intelligence than non-criminals.
According to some studies, what is a characteristic of criminals?
According to some studies, what is a characteristic of criminals?
- They have a higher level of sugar in their bodies.
- They have a lower level of intelligence.
- They have higher levels of calcium.
- They produce large amounts of thyroxin, thymus and adrenalin hormones. (correct)
What does the Contemporary Trait theory suggest about criminal behaviour?
What does the Contemporary Trait theory suggest about criminal behaviour?
- It is a result of poor upbringing.
- It is solely caused by environmental factors.
- It is a result of lack of education.
- It is inherited or caused by neurological problems or blood chemistry disorders. (correct)
What is a characteristic of the Psychodynamic trait theory?
What is a characteristic of the Psychodynamic trait theory?
According to the Psychodynamic trait theory, what is a characteristic of criminals?
According to the Psychodynamic trait theory, what is a characteristic of criminals?
What can be a way to reform the biological and psychological aspects of criminal behaviour?
What can be a way to reform the biological and psychological aspects of criminal behaviour?
What is a key determinant of criminal behavior according to sociological theory?
What is a key determinant of criminal behavior according to sociological theory?
According to social structure theory, what are the three conditions that influence crime rates?
According to social structure theory, what are the three conditions that influence crime rates?
What is a key factor that affects eyewitness testimony according to psychological theory?
What is a key factor that affects eyewitness testimony according to psychological theory?
What is the purpose of the retrieval test in eyewitness testimony?
What is the purpose of the retrieval test in eyewitness testimony?
According to psychological theory, what is a factor that affects the retention of eyewitness testimony?
According to psychological theory, what is a factor that affects the retention of eyewitness testimony?
What is an important consideration in the interviewing process according to psychological theory?
What is an important consideration in the interviewing process according to psychological theory?
What is the primary distinction between open-ended questions and closed or specific questions in the context of line of questioning?
What is the primary distinction between open-ended questions and closed or specific questions in the context of line of questioning?
According to Marxist theory, which of the following conditions may lead to crime within the police service?
According to Marxist theory, which of the following conditions may lead to crime within the police service?
Which of the following actors, according to Rational Choice theory, is driven by uncontrollable urges to commit crimes?
Which of the following actors, according to Rational Choice theory, is driven by uncontrollable urges to commit crimes?
What is the primary purpose of post-identification feedback in the context of lineups?
What is the primary purpose of post-identification feedback in the context of lineups?
According to Rational Choice theory, which of the following can reduce crime?
According to Rational Choice theory, which of the following can reduce crime?
What is the role of the commissioner and chief superintendent in the police service, according to Marxist theory?
What is the role of the commissioner and chief superintendent in the police service, according to Marxist theory?
What type of non-verbal communication conveys meaning through facial expressions?
What type of non-verbal communication conveys meaning through facial expressions?
What is the primary goal of persuasion efforts?
What is the primary goal of persuasion efforts?
Which type of processing involves the use of simple rules of thumb or mental shortcuts?
Which type of processing involves the use of simple rules of thumb or mental shortcuts?
What is the term for the theory that there are two ways in which persuasive communications can cause attitude change?
What is the term for the theory that there are two ways in which persuasive communications can cause attitude change?
What is an example of a barrier to communication due to language?
What is an example of a barrier to communication due to language?
What is the central route to persuasion characterized by?
What is the central route to persuasion characterized by?
Which sociological theory suggests that crime occurs due to the lack of clear cut punitive measures and the presence of social control mechanisms?
Which sociological theory suggests that crime occurs due to the lack of clear cut punitive measures and the presence of social control mechanisms?
What is the primary factor that influences an individual's criminal behavior according to the Social Structural theory?
What is the primary factor that influences an individual's criminal behavior according to the Social Structural theory?
According to the Psychological theory, what is the primary source of influence on an individual's behavior?
According to the Psychological theory, what is the primary source of influence on an individual's behavior?
Which theory suggests that individuals learn criminal behavior by imitating their superiors or mentors?
Which theory suggests that individuals learn criminal behavior by imitating their superiors or mentors?
What are the three systems that interact to form an individual's personality, according to the Psychodynamism trait theory?
What are the three systems that interact to form an individual's personality, according to the Psychodynamism trait theory?
Which theory suggests that individuals commit crimes when they face frustration in achieving their goals?
Which theory suggests that individuals commit crimes when they face frustration in achieving their goals?
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