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According to control theory, what is the main factor that controls crime?
According to control theory, what is the main factor that controls crime?
- Internal restraints
- Emotional bonds with significant others
- Individual's conscience
- Social pressure and institutionalized rules (correct)
According to learning theory, how do individuals acquire criminal behaviors?
According to learning theory, how do individuals acquire criminal behaviors?
- Through emotional bonds
- Through inner controls
- Through different forms of learning (correct)
- Through external constraints
According to Reckless's containment theory, what controls crime?
According to Reckless's containment theory, what controls crime?
- Internal restraints
- Individual's conscience
- Social pressure and institutionalized rules (correct)
- Emotional bonds with significant others
What are the subcategories of social-psychological theories of crime?
What are the subcategories of social-psychological theories of crime?
According to containment theory, what factors contribute to strong inner containment?
According to containment theory, what factors contribute to strong inner containment?
According to Hans Eysenck's version of containment theory, what role does heredity play in predisposing an individual to crime?
According to Hans Eysenck's version of containment theory, what role does heredity play in predisposing an individual to crime?
According to Eysenck, how does socialization translate innate tendencies into criminal acts?
According to Eysenck, how does socialization translate innate tendencies into criminal acts?
According to Sutherland's differential association approach, how does criminal behavior develop?
According to Sutherland's differential association approach, how does criminal behavior develop?
According to Bandura, which of the following is true about social learning theory?
According to Bandura, which of the following is true about social learning theory?
Which of the following is NOT a social context that influences aggression, according to Bandura?
Which of the following is NOT a social context that influences aggression, according to Bandura?
What did the longitudinal study on the effects of televised violence reveal?
What did the longitudinal study on the effects of televised violence reveal?
What is one potential harmful effect of viewing violence on television in childhood?
What is one potential harmful effect of viewing violence on television in childhood?
According to Wilson and Herrnstein's multiple-component learning theory, what is an important factor in determining whether a crime is committed?
According to Wilson and Herrnstein's multiple-component learning theory, what is an important factor in determining whether a crime is committed?
What is time discounting according to Wilson and Herrnstein?
What is time discounting according to Wilson and Herrnstein?
According to equity theory, how does a perception of inequity influence criminal behavior?
According to equity theory, how does a perception of inequity influence criminal behavior?
Which of the following is NOT considered a constitutional factor in Wilson and Herrnstein's theory of criminality?
Which of the following is NOT considered a constitutional factor in Wilson and Herrnstein's theory of criminality?
Which factor(s) contribute to the increased risk of criminal behavior in children?
Which factor(s) contribute to the increased risk of criminal behavior in children?
Why have Wilson and Hermstein faced criticism for their ideas?
Why have Wilson and Hermstein faced criticism for their ideas?
What is the main assumption of labeling theory?
What is the main assumption of labeling theory?
What is the potential impact of being labeled a deviant?
What is the potential impact of being labeled a deviant?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six instigators that can prompt antisocial behavior?
Which of the following is NOT one of the six instigators that can prompt antisocial behavior?
What is a major strength of social learning theory?
What is a major strength of social learning theory?
What is a major limitation of social learning theory?
What is a major limitation of social learning theory?
What is an example of a tactic of 'self-exoneration'?
What is an example of a tactic of 'self-exoneration'?
The social labeling approach primarily focuses on
The social labeling approach primarily focuses on
Primary deviance usually occurs
Primary deviance usually occurs
What does the social labeling approach not explain?
What does the social labeling approach not explain?
Who is more likely to be caught and 'criminalized' according to the social labeling approach?
Who is more likely to be caught and 'criminalized' according to the social labeling approach?
What is the role of behavioral differences in the social labeling approach?
What is the role of behavioral differences in the social labeling approach?
When do many lawbreakers develop a life of crime?
When do many lawbreakers develop a life of crime?
