30 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a factor that protects high-risk youths from starting criminal careers?
Having a deviant family
According to Farrington, which of the following factors predict the discontinuity of criminal offences?
Individual factors
What is the relationship between risk factors and criminal activities according to Burton?
As the number of risk factors increase, the likelihood of crime and aggression increases
What is the relationship between protective factors and pro-social behavioral repertoires?
As the number of protective factors increase, the likelihood of pro-social behavior increases
Which neurological disorder is specifically mentioned in the text as being linked to criminal behavior?
Alzheimer's disease
What is the role of the PET scanner in studying criminal behavior?
It analyzes the metabolism of the brain
What is BEAM?
A type of brain scanning technique
What is hypoglycaemia and how is it related to criminal behavior?
A condition where the blood sugar is very low, causing anxiety, confusion, and aggressive behavior
Which of the following is a component of social cognition associated with criminal behavior?
Empathy
What effect do high androgen levels have on behavior according to the text?
Decrease sensitivity to environmental stimuli
What are biocriminologists' beliefs regarding the link between diet and violent behavior?
Improved diet could reduce violent behavior
What is the cognitive component of social cognition according to the text?
Processes associated with knowing
Which of the following is NOT a cognitive approach to explain criminal behavior?
Locus of control
Which of the following statements is supported by research on violent young offenders?
They display greater external control than non-violent young offenders
What is the relationship between self-control and impulsiveness, according to the text?
Not all studies have found a link between low self-control and delinquency
What is the mind-set of offenders, according to Yochelson and Samenow?
Offenders have a wrong or distorted pattern of thinking
What is the rational choice perspective in criminology?
An approach that emphasizes offenders' strategic thinking and their evaluation of opportunities and alternatives
What is determinism in criminology?
The belief that individual differences in behavior are rooted in factors beyond the control of individuals
What are the three types of biological factors that play a role in criminal behavior?
Genetic, neurophysiological, and biochemical factors
What is free will in criminology?
The ability to make rational choices among possible actions
According to Farrington's theory, what is the relationship between life experiences and criminal behavior?
Life experiences shape the direction and flow of behavioral choices
What is the impact of getting married on criminal activity?
Getting married helps diminish criminal activity
What is the relationship between pro-social attitudes and violent behavior according to Ward's research?
Pro-social attitudes decrease the likelihood of violent behavior
What is the biological dimension's basic premise regarding criminal behavior?
Certain people are born to be criminals through genetic or physiological predisposition
According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, how many identifiable developmental stages are there?
Six
Which level of moral development is characterized by conformity to social norms and values?
Conventional morality
What is the basis for ethical behavior according to Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning?
Justice
What is the social learning approach?
A theory that focuses on how people learn from one another through observation, imitation, and modeling
What is the rational choice approach?
A theory that individuals make decisions based on a cost-benefit analysis of the potential consequences of their actions
What is the connection between moral reasoning and serious offenders according to the text?
Serious offenders are more likely to be classified on the lowest levels of moral reasoning
Test your knowledge on locus of control with this quiz. Explore the concept and learn about the degree to which individuals perceive their behaviour to be under their own control or under the control of external forces. Discover how offenders tend to see themselves as being externally controlled.
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