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What branch of psychiatry specifically addresses issues related to crime and criminality?
What branch of psychiatry specifically addresses issues related to crime and criminality?
Which term describes a state of normlessness due to rapidly changing moral values?
Which term describes a state of normlessness due to rapidly changing moral values?
According to strain theory, what can drive a police officer to a life of crime?
According to strain theory, what can drive a police officer to a life of crime?
What condition is characterized by a poorly developed superego and a lack of empathy?
What condition is characterized by a poorly developed superego and a lack of empathy?
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- A result of poorly developed superego, otherwise known as moral idiot. It doesn't feel empathy even being aware of its surrounding.
- A result of poorly developed superego, otherwise known as moral idiot. It doesn't feel empathy even being aware of its surrounding.
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What concept focuses on traits acquired through socialization that may increase criminality?
What concept focuses on traits acquired through socialization that may increase criminality?
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What type of offender is considered a product of a faulty upbringing leading to a pro-criminal superego?
What type of offender is considered a product of a faulty upbringing leading to a pro-criminal superego?
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Which of the following is not one of the three factors influencing behavior according to Bandura's social learning theory?
Which of the following is not one of the three factors influencing behavior according to Bandura's social learning theory?
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What type of personality is characterized by underdeveloped muscles and a round physique?
What type of personality is characterized by underdeveloped muscles and a round physique?
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Which theory suggests that criminality is learned through interactions with individuals with criminal tendencies?
Which theory suggests that criminality is learned through interactions with individuals with criminal tendencies?
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Which mode of adaptation explains Vincent's choice to sell drugs due to dissatisfaction with his minimum wage?
Which mode of adaptation explains Vincent's choice to sell drugs due to dissatisfaction with his minimum wage?
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What theory posits that lower-class groups have greater opportunities for deviant acts?
What theory posits that lower-class groups have greater opportunities for deviant acts?
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Which of the following best describes the characteristics of an Ectomorph?
Which of the following best describes the characteristics of an Ectomorph?
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Who proposed the Biological Theory that considers criminals as 'born criminals'?
Who proposed the Biological Theory that considers criminals as 'born criminals'?
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Which theory involves the role of rewards and punishment in learning moral codes?
Which theory involves the role of rewards and punishment in learning moral codes?
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What does Rational Choice Theory predict about individuals and criminal behavior?
What does Rational Choice Theory predict about individuals and criminal behavior?
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Which characteristic is NOT typical of a Psychopathic Personality?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of a Psychopathic Personality?
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Which theory focuses on how feelings of frustration lead to criminal behavior?
Which theory focuses on how feelings of frustration lead to criminal behavior?
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What theory contends that individuals adapt to societal pressures, leading to delinquent behavior?
What theory contends that individuals adapt to societal pressures, leading to delinquent behavior?
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Which theory suggests that the physical characteristics of individuals can indicate their potential for criminal behavior?
Which theory suggests that the physical characteristics of individuals can indicate their potential for criminal behavior?
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What type of anxiety arises from being in unfamiliar situations, as exemplified by Cardo Dalisay's experience?
What type of anxiety arises from being in unfamiliar situations, as exemplified by Cardo Dalisay's experience?
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What mode of adaptation involves conforming to societal norms despite failing to achieve personal goals?
What mode of adaptation involves conforming to societal norms despite failing to achieve personal goals?
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What theory explains that frustration can lead to aggressive behaviors?
What theory explains that frustration can lead to aggressive behaviors?
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Which theory posits that environmental factors such as income disparity contribute to crime?
Which theory posits that environmental factors such as income disparity contribute to crime?
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What mechanism describes the psychological tendency to want to relive past crimes to mitigate guilt?
What mechanism describes the psychological tendency to want to relive past crimes to mitigate guilt?
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Which theory is based on the belief that an individual's personality can be assessed through their physical appearance?
Which theory is based on the belief that an individual's personality can be assessed through their physical appearance?
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What does the Conflict Theory primarily focus on?
What does the Conflict Theory primarily focus on?
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Which adaptation involves a person becoming angry and submissive due to frustration from failures?
Which adaptation involves a person becoming angry and submissive due to frustration from failures?
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Whose theory associates weaker personalities being easily influenced by those with stronger personalities?
Whose theory associates weaker personalities being easily influenced by those with stronger personalities?
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What term describes a protective internal and external structure against delinquency?
What term describes a protective internal and external structure against delinquency?
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What theory asserts that individuals can be labeled as criminals based on their parents' actions?
What theory asserts that individuals can be labeled as criminals based on their parents' actions?
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What kind of offender is Miles if he misreads a situation and ends up in trouble?
What kind of offender is Miles if he misreads a situation and ends up in trouble?
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What theory suggests that feelings of anxiety arise from unconscious conflicts?
What theory suggests that feelings of anxiety arise from unconscious conflicts?
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Which theory posits that the way a person connects to society affects their likelihood of committing a crime?
Which theory posits that the way a person connects to society affects their likelihood of committing a crime?
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What is the main focus of Phrenology as a theory of crime?
What is the main focus of Phrenology as a theory of crime?
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Which theory underlines the notion that crime is a product of societal labeling?
Which theory underlines the notion that crime is a product of societal labeling?
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What does the Strain Theory propose about societal goals?
What does the Strain Theory propose about societal goals?
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What is Sadomasochism in the context of sexual instincts?
What is Sadomasochism in the context of sexual instincts?
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Which theory claims that high crime rates among groups are due to exposure to diverse societal standards?
Which theory claims that high crime rates among groups are due to exposure to diverse societal standards?
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Which theory emphasizes individual control over behavior as a determinant of crime?
Which theory emphasizes individual control over behavior as a determinant of crime?
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What does Bandura’s Reciprocal Determinism emphasize?
What does Bandura’s Reciprocal Determinism emphasize?
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What is a major principle of Classical Criminology?
What is a major principle of Classical Criminology?
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What concept is NOT a part of Strain Theory?
What concept is NOT a part of Strain Theory?
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What does the term 'Biological Theory' imply in the context of criminality?
What does the term 'Biological Theory' imply in the context of criminality?
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Who is associated with the study of phrenology and its relation to crime?
Who is associated with the study of phrenology and its relation to crime?
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