Chapter 2. Forensics Law page 46-54

1.

1 point

Labeling an individual

can only be applied by the community.

affects one’s self concept.

cannot be reversed

is evil

2.

1 point

The________is the part of the personality which is directly related to the conscience and determines which actions are right or wrong

3.

1 point

Self-control is an important variable in life course criminology

True

False

4.

1 point

The theory that people adapt to the values of the subculture to which they belong is

anomie

social learning theory

cultural deviance theory

social control theory.

5.

1 point

A proposition that can be tested by researchers or observers to determine if it is valid is a ____________.

6.

1 point

Social conflict theory focuses on

biology

sociology

psychology.

power.

7.

1 point

Strain has its roots in _______________ which is derived from the Greek word for “without norms.”

8.

1 point

Which of the following is a social process theory?

Life course theory

Strain theory

Social disorganization theory

Labeling theory

9.

1 point

Routine activities theory includes all of the following elements except

absence of a capable guardian

a likely offender

a suitable target

repeat victimization

10.

1 point

Which of the following is consistent with control theory?

Individuals are restrained from offending by their relationships between parents and peers.

Individuals must be taught to commit illegal activities

Individuals commit crimes after being labeled by society

Offenders learn deviant values from parents and peers

11.

1 point

Social conflict theory includes

issues of power and wealth.

the idea that the criminal justice system is out of contro

a foundation of rational choice

a focus of community values

12.

1 point

The idea that certain people are more likely to be victims of crime than others is called

repeat victimization

chronic offending

recidivism.

system revictimization

13.

1 point

Studies indicate that individuals with low self -control are at a greater risk of victimization

True

False

14.

1 point

Gottfredson and Hirschi believe that low self-control can be primarily attributed to

mental deficiencies

poor parenting

school failure

hormones

15.

1 point

A school of criminology that studies why certain people are the victims of crimes is ______________.

16.

1 point

Social conflict theories view criminal behavior as a result of contact with deviant family and friends

True

False

17.

1 point

Criminal activity in males has been linked to the elevated levels of the hormone _______.

18.

1 point

The ________ model of addiction believes that addicts are mentally or physically ill.

19.

1 point

Learning theory has recently expanded to include the growing influence of the __________.

20.

1 point

Practitioners of life course criminology assert that the strongest predictors of future criminal behavior can be found by evaluating

childhood behaviors

neighborhood conditions

the mental and physical health of the offender

family structure and interaction.