General Theory of Crime - Self-Control Theory and Containment Theory

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What is the key factor proposed by Gottfredson and Hirschi in understanding criminal behavior?

Self-control (correct)

Commitment

Social position

Positive self-image

In the context of the Containment Theory by Walter Reckless, what are examples of Outer Social and External Controls?

Attachment, involvement

Positive self-image, tolerance

Self-discipline, conscience

Friends, law, family (correct)

According to the Social Bond Theory by Travis Hirschi, what element prevents individuals from violating social rules?

Attachment (correct)

Involvement

Commitment

Positive self-image

Which factor is considered part of Inner Self-control and Self-discipline according to the text?

Conscience Signup and view all the answers

What does the Containment Theory by Walter Reckless aim to understand?

Why some people resist societal pressures while others do not Signup and view all the answers

What does the Social Bond Theory suggest happens when a person's bond to society weakens?

Leads to freedom to engage in criminal acts Signup and view all the answers

According to Labelling Theory, how does society create deviance?

By designating certain individuals as delinquent Signup and view all the answers

What is Primary Deviance according to Social Reaction Theories?

Involves small rule-breaking with little social reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is Secondary Deviance in Social Reaction Theories?

Involves crime and being shunned by society Signup and view all the answers

According to Frank Tannenbaum's Dramatization of Evil, what happens when a person is labeled as deviant?

They are more likely to internalize the label and incorporate it into their self-identity Signup and view all the answers

What is Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in the context of labeling theory?

The process of accepting negative labels and incorporating them into one's identity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of deviance involves a person being stigmatized as an outsider by society?

Secondary Deviance Signup and view all the answers

According to the neutralization theory, how do criminals rationalize or justify their deviant actions?

By denying the wrongfulness of their acts Signup and view all the answers

How do offenders neutralize their wrongdoings according to the neutralization theory?

By maintaining that victims deserved the crime Signup and view all the answers

What is one way criminals draw a line between potential victims according to the text?

By distinguishing those who deserve victimization from those who do not Signup and view all the answers

How do criminals attempt to neutralize their wrongdoings according to the neutralization theory?

By denying any sense of guilt or responsibility Signup and view all the answers

Which statement aligns with the concept of neutralization theory?

Criminals rationalize stealing as merely borrowing Signup and view all the answers

What does the neutralization theory suggest about criminals' responsibility for their criminal acts?

They blame accidents and forces beyond their control Signup and view all the answers