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What are the four categories of explanation for compliance with authority proposed by Bottoms?
What aspect of compliance theories has traditionally been neglected by criminologists according to the content?
Which theory does the content suggest could help conceptualize how decision-making patterns are turned into habits?
What role do parenting and child-rearing play according to the discussions in the content?
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Which of the following explanations primarily focuses on the risks and costs of punishment?
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Which criminological theory gives an exception to the neglect of habit in compliance explanations?
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What has been a primary concern of crime prevention theory and policing policy?
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Which factors have sociology and social psychology identified as significant in establishing social norms?
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What is the primary focus of crime prevention as described in the chapter?
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What does the 'Problem Analysis Triangle' illustrate?
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What concept does procedural justice theory primarily focus on?
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What is suggested as a potential strategy for effective crime prevention in the chapter?
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In the context of the chapter, what factor is emphasized as important for understanding crime prevention?
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What does the chapter suggest is often neglected in traditional crime prevention strategies?
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Which aspect of crime does the chapter argue should also be considered for effective prevention?
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How did the European Social Survey contribute to procedural justice theory according to the chapter?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Crime Prevention
- Crime prevention focuses on reducing opportunities for crime rather than merely controlling or reducing crime rates.
- The Problem Analysis Triangle illustrates that crime occurs when motivated offenders meet attractive targets without capable guardians or effective controls.
- Strategies for crime prevention should address opportunity reduction and reward obstruction.
Compliance Theory
- Compliance theories analyze the factors that lead individuals to adhere to laws, presenting a shift from solely examining what triggers crime to exploring compliance motivations.
- Effective crime prevention requires understanding theories of compliance as well as theories of crime commission.
Four Categories of Compliance Explanations
- Prudential Calculations: Self-interest and evaluation of the costs and benefits of punishment influence compliance.
- Obstruction Strategies: Measures like incarceration of offenders prevent reoffending and protect potential victims.
- Normative Considerations: Ethical considerations about the wrongness of non-compliance impact behavior.
- Habit: This factor, often overlooked, can influence consistent law-abiding behavior through established routines.
Limitations of Current Crime Prevention Theories
- Traditional crime prevention theories prioritize prudential and obstructive explanations while neglecting habitual behavior.
- Dual process theory, as elaborated by Kahneman, suggests that decision-making patterns can evolve into habits, linking normative and prudential decision processes.
Social Norms and Compliance
- Social norms guiding behavior are shaped significantly by upbringing, education, religion, and workplace environments.
- Historical sociological insights from Durkheim and Weber inform our understanding of how norms influence compliance.
Procedural Justice Theory
- Emphasizes fairness in law enforcement as a means to build trust in justice and legitimacy of institutions.
- Findings from the 2010 European Social Survey confirm procedural justice principles across 27 European nations.
Ethical and Practical Issues
- Discusses challenges in implementing procedural justice principles in policing practices, emphasizing a need for their institutionalization within law enforcement agencies.
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Explore the concepts of crime prevention and compliance theories in this quiz. Learn about the Problem Analysis Triangle and the four categories of compliance explanations, focusing on opportunity reduction and the motivations behind law adherence. Test your knowledge on strategies that mitigate crime through understanding offender behavior and compliance motivations.
