Question 1

Explain why feminist theorists believe that women who violate the law are not "criminal women" but "criminalized women."

Accepted Answer

Women may commit crimes and ac

Question 2

In terms of crime prevention,what theory is most likely to propose that a recreation centre offer art and sports programming to at-risk youth?

Accepted Answer

A)  differential association theory 
B)  labelling theory 
C)  opportunity theory 
D)  social control theory 
A)  differential association theory 
B)  labelling theory 
C)  opportunity theory 
D)  social control theory

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to systematic practices used to discourage deviance?

Accepted Answer

A)  social conformity 
B)  social welfare 
C)  social policing 
D)  social control 
A)  social conformity 
B)  social welfare 
C)  social policing 
D)  social control

Question 4

Police officers actually have very little discretion in deciding which rules to apply and how to apply them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Social bond theory is based on what perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict perspective 
B)  symbolic interactionist perspective 
C)  feminist perspective 
D)  postmodernist perspective 
A)  conflict perspective 
B)  symbolic interactionist perspective 
C)  feminist perspective 
D)  postmodernist perspective

Question 6

Why is labelling theory criticized?

Accepted Answer

A)  for not explaining what causes the original acts that constitute primary deviance 
B)  for placing too much emphasis on why some people accept deviant labels and others do not 
C)  for not addressing the ways in which social control and personal identity are intertwined 
D)  for stressing questions of why at the expense of how 
A)  for not explaining what causes the original acts that constitute primary deviance 
B)  for placing too much emphasis on why some people accept deviant labels and others do not 
C)  for not addressing the ways in which social control and personal identity are intertwined 
D)  for stressing questions of why at the expense of how

Question 7

In terms of crime prevention,what theory is most likely to suggest volunteering with Big Brothers or Big Sisters to help develop a social bond with a young person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Merton's strain theory 
B)  Lemert's labelling theory 
C)  Cloward and Ohlin's opportunity theory 
D)  Hirschi's social control theory 
A)  Merton's strain theory 
B)  Lemert's labelling theory 
C)  Cloward and Ohlin's opportunity theory 
D)  Hirschi's social control theory

Question 8

Restorative justice is an approach in Canada's criminal justice system that stems from Indigenous traditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the most important source of information on crimes reported in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law Enforcement Administration System 
B)  Canadian Criminological Society 
C)  Canadian Uniform Crime Reporting System 
D)  Statistics Canada Long-Form Census 
A)  Law Enforcement Administration System 
B)  Canadian Criminological Society 
C)  Canadian Uniform Crime Reporting System 
D)  Statistics Canada Long-Form Census

Question 10

Meghan is using a conflict perspective to analyze crime.Which of the following statements best exemplifies her views?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who commit welfare fraud are more likely to face criminal charges than professionals who write fraudulent cheques. 
B)  People who commit welfare fraud lack sufficient avenues for achieving their financial aspirations. 
C)  Welfare fraud is more likely to occur among people who have strong ties to other people who misrepresent their identity. 
D)  Welfare fraud is more common among women due to the feminization of poverty. 
A)  People who commit welfare fraud are more likely to face criminal charges than professionals who write fraudulent cheques. 
B)  People who commit welfare fraud lack sufficient avenues for achieving their financial aspirations. 
C)  Welfare fraud is more likely to occur among people who have strong ties to other people who misrepresent their identity. 
D)  Welfare fraud is more common among women due to the feminization of poverty.

Question 11

Which Canadian region has the lowest overall crime rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Northern 
B)  Eastern 
C)  Western 
D)  Central 
A)  Northern 
B)  Eastern 
C)  Western 
D)  Central

Question 12

Prosecutors present the accused's defence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to Comack (2009),the increase in female crime is attributable to what?

Accepted Answer

A)  role convergence 
B)  economic marginalization 
C)  role conflict 
D)  social isolation 
A)  role convergence 
B)  economic marginalization 
C)  role conflict 
D)  social isolation

Question 14

What percent of homicides are committed by men?

Accepted Answer

A)  40-50 percent 
B)  55-65 percent 
C)  70-80 percent 
D)  85-95 percent 
A)  40-50 percent 
B)  55-65 percent 
C)  70-80 percent 
D)  85-95 percent

Question 15

What theory would view Alex as deviant if his teachers define him as a troublemaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  strain theory 
B)  social control theory 
C)  differential association theory 
D)  labelling theory 
A)  strain theory 
B)  social control theory 
C)  differential association theory 
D)  labelling theory

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a reason why women's involvement in serious crime has increased?

Accepted Answer

A)  the rise of the internet 
B)  feminization of poverty 
C)  role convergence 
D)  greater participation in the labour force 
A)  the rise of the internet 
B)  feminization of poverty 
C)  role convergence 
D)  greater participation in the labour force

Question 17

Tattoos and piercings are less common among students than 30 years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which theory on crime and deviance is part of the symbolic interactionist tradition?

Accepted Answer

A)  social bond theory 
B)  differential association theory 
C)  strain theory 
D)  illegitimate opportunity theory 
A)  social bond theory 
B)  differential association theory 
C)  strain theory 
D)  illegitimate opportunity theory

Question 19

Many business people who commit corporate crimes are not labelled as criminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What theory would examine the relationship between a woman's role as mother and the crime of infanticide?

Accepted Answer

A)  functionalist theory 
B)  feminist theory 
C)  social control theory 
D)  egalitarian theory 
A)  functionalist theory 
B)  feminist theory 
C)  social control theory 
D)  egalitarian theory

Exam 8: Social Class

Explain why feminist theorists believe that women who violate the law are not "criminal women" but "criminalized women."

In terms of crime prevention,what theory is most likely to propose that a recreation centre offer art and sports programming to at-risk youth?

Which of the following terms refers to systematic practices used to discourage deviance?

Police officers actually have very little discretion in deciding which rules to apply and how to apply them.

Social bond theory is based on what perspective?

Why is labelling theory criticized?

In terms of crime prevention,what theory is most likely to suggest volunteering with Big Brothers or Big Sisters to help develop a social bond with a young person?

Restorative justice is an approach in Canada's criminal justice system that stems from Indigenous traditions.

What is the most important source of information on crimes reported in Canada?

Meghan is using a conflict perspective to analyze crime.Which of the following statements best exemplifies her views?

Which Canadian region has the lowest overall crime rate?

Prosecutors present the accused's defence.

According to Comack (2009),the increase in female crime is attributable to what?

What percent of homicides are committed by men?

What theory would view Alex as deviant if his teachers define him as a troublemaker?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why women's involvement in serious crime has increased?

Tattoos and piercings are less common among students than 30 years ago.

Which theory on crime and deviance is part of the symbolic interactionist tradition?

Many business people who commit corporate crimes are not labelled as criminals.

What theory would examine the relationship between a woman's role as mother and the crime of infanticide?

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