Theories of Crime and Delinquency Quiz
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Which theory explains law-breaking behavior?

  • Control theory
  • Delinquency theory
  • Rational choice theory (correct)
  • Routine activities theory
  • Which theory examines how society's reactions influence an individual's self-image and behavior?

  • Labeling theory (correct)
  • Marxist theory
  • Conflict theory
  • Feminist theory
  • Which theory highlights the lack of opportunity for women in society?

  • Marxist theory
  • Conflict theory
  • Feminist theory (correct)
  • Life-course perspective
  • Which theory explains desistance in crime and identifies risks and protections against delinquency involvement?

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    Who developed a female-specific theory?

    <p>Meda Chesney-Lind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Control theory assumes people seek pleasure and avoid pain, with free will to decide their behavior.
    • Delinquents move back and forth, and use techniques of neutralization to justify their actions.
    • Delinquent acts occur when an individual's bond to society is weak or broken.
    • Rational choice theory explains law-breaking behavior.
    • Routine activities theory focuses on the opportunity for crime.
    • Labeling theory examines how society's reactions influence an individual's self-image and behavior.
    • Marxist and conflict theories examine power dynamics in society.
    • Feminist theories highlight the lack of opportunity for women in society.
    • Life-course perspective explains desistance in crime and identifies risks and protections against delinquency involvement.
    • Meda Chesney-Lind developed a female-specific theory.

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    Test your knowledge on various criminological theories such as control theory, rational choice theory, labeling theory, Marxist theory, feminist theory, and more. Explore how these theories explain law-breaking behavior and delinquency involvement.

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