Social Bonding and Control Theories Quiz

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What is the primary focus of social bonding and control theories?

  • Analyzing the impact of peer pressure on criminal behavior
  • Explaining why individuals commit crime
  • Understanding why individuals conform to societal norms (correct)
  • Investigating the effectiveness of punishment in reducing crime

Which theory describes the concept of individuals drifting between obeying and breaking the law?

  • Drift Theory (correct)
  • Delinquent Subculture Theory
  • Social Development Model
  • External Control Theory

In control theory, what does internal control refer to?

  • The natural motivation to commit criminal acts
  • The individual's internal monitoring and self-control (correct)
  • The role of external factors in preventing crime
  • The influence of peers on criminal behavior

How does labeling theory explain the impact of stigmatizing labels?

<p>Labels can lead to increased deviant or criminal acts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of restorative justice programs?

<p>To provide support and rehabilitation for offenders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to social bonding theory, what happens when an individual's ties to society are strong?

<p>The individual will refrain from criminal activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under a control theory perspective, what does social control refer to?

<p>Elements that prevent individuals from committing criminal or deviant acts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in understanding criminal and deviant acts according to self-control theory?

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According to containment theory, what will lead to delinquency unless constrained by containment measures?

<p>Inner and outer pushes and pulls on an individual (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do control theories aim to answer?

<p>Why do some people refrain from committing criminal acts? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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