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?

    <p>Conscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Leads to freedom to engage in criminal acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Labelling Theory, how does society create deviance?

    <p>By designating certain individuals as delinquent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Primary Deviance according to Social Reaction Theories?

    <p>Involves small rule-breaking with little social reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Secondary Deviance in Social Reaction Theories?

    <p>Involves crime and being shunned by society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Secondary Deviance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By denying the wrongfulness of their acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By maintaining that victims deserved the crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By distinguishing those who deserve victimization from those who do not</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By denying any sense of guilt or responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement aligns with the concept of neutralization theory?

    <p>Criminals rationalize stealing as merely borrowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They blame accidents and forces beyond their control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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