Question 1

Deterrence theory is related to which school(s) of thought?

Accepted Answer

A)  ecological 
B)  classical/neoclassical 
C)  economic/Marxist 
D)  demonological 
A)  ecological 
B)  classical/neoclassical 
C)  economic/Marxist 
D)  demonological B

Question 2

All of the following are considered principles proposed by Beccaria except the one where______.

Accepted Answer

A)  laws should be made by executives 
B)  the role of judges is only to determine guilt 
C)  all should be treated equally before the law 
D)  punishment should not excess that which is necessary for deterrence 
A)  laws should be made by executives 
B)  the role of judges is only to determine guilt 
C)  all should be treated equally before the law 
D)  punishment should not excess that which is necessary for deterrence A

Question 3

Willem Bonger saw capitalism as causing crime through its promotion of selfish individualism, which is also referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  anomie 
B)  egoism 
C)  force 
D)  psychopathy 
A)  anomie 
B)  egoism 
C)  force 
D)  psychopathy B

Question 4

In economic theory, the proletariat is considered the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  capital class 
B)  owners 
C)  workers 
D)  homeless 
A)  capital class 
B)  owners 
C)  workers 
D)  homeless

Question 5

A primary challenge to understanding crime through a demonological perspective was that crime and criminality were to be found in the natural rather than supernatural world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify two lasting influences of the classical/neoclassical schools of thought on the field of criminal justice.

Accepted Answer

Examples: Deterrence theory; t

Question 7

The neoclassical school is primarily concerned with finding effective criminal justice policies, not explaining the causes of crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

"Women accused of witchcraft were tied up and thrown in the water. If they survived, they were innocent." This type of practice is known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  capital punishment 
B)  exorcism 
C)  torture 
D)  trial by ordeal 
A)  capital punishment 
B)  exorcism 
C)  torture 
D)  trial by ordeal

Question 9

As the first scientific criminologist, Adolphe Quetelet's work is most noteworthy because ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  his work disproved the long-held notion that crime was related to the lunar cycles. 
B)  he was the first criminologist to identify the weaknesses related to relying on official crime statistics. 
C)  he was the first criminologist to draw a connection between capitalism and crime. 
D)  his observation that crime was linked to other variables called into question the notion of free will. 
A)  his work disproved the long-held notion that crime was related to the lunar cycles. 
B)  he was the first criminologist to identify the weaknesses related to relying on official crime statistics. 
C)  he was the first criminologist to draw a connection between capitalism and crime. 
D)  his observation that crime was linked to other variables called into question the notion of free will.

Question 10

Explain why theory is needed. What does it help us accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Help us understand and explain

Question 11

Which of the following theories does developing policies that reduce inequality and poverty support?

Accepted Answer

A)  demonological 
B)  classical/neoclassical 
C)  ecological 
D)  economic 
A)  demonological 
B)  classical/neoclassical 
C)  ecological 
D)  economic

Question 12

What did Willem Bonger (economic theory) argue?

Accepted Answer

Law focuses on protecting the

Question 13

Which school of criminological thought is Willem Bonger associated with?

Accepted Answer

A)  classical 
B)  economic 
C)  human ecological 
D)  neoclassical 
A)  classical 
B)  economic 
C)  human ecological 
D)  neoclassical

Question 14

Utilitarianism is a practical philosophical view that claims "we should always act so as to produce the greatest possible ratio of good to evil for all concerned."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following amendments is considered a Beccarian legacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  fourth 
C)  fifth 
D)  eighth 
A)  first 
B)  fourth 
C)  fifth 
D)  eighth

Question 16

Who was the first researcher to take advantage of criminal statistics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beccaria 
B)  Lombroso 
C)  Bonger 
D)  Quetelet 
A)  Beccaria 
B)  Lombroso 
C)  Bonger 
D)  Quetelet

Question 17

Penal policy was once designed to control individuals that were ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  royal 
B)  affluent 
C)  educated 
D)  unemployed 
A)  royal 
B)  affluent 
C)  educated 
D)  unemployed

Question 18

What is the thermic law of crime?

Accepted Answer

It is the argument that crimes

Question 19

Jeremy Bentham saw the purpose of punishment to be ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  retribution 
B)  severity 
C)  rehabilitation 
D)  deterrence 
A)  retribution 
B)  severity 
C)  rehabilitation 
D)  deterrence

Question 20

A student is caught cheating on an exam resulting in the consequence of failing both the exam and the course. Classmates believe the student had this "punishment coming." Which of the following concepts does this support?

Accepted Answer

A)  classical theory 
B)  just deserts 
C)  general deterrence 
D)  demonological theory 
A)  classical theory 
B)  just deserts 
C)  general deterrence 
D)  demonological theory

Deterrence theory is related to which school(s) of thought?

All of the following are considered principles proposed by Beccaria except the one where______.

Willem Bonger saw capitalism as causing crime through its promotion of selfish individualism, which is also referred to as ______.

In economic theory, the proletariat is considered the ______.

A primary challenge to understanding crime through a demonological perspective was that crime and criminality were to be found in the natural rather than supernatural world.

Identify two lasting influences of the classical/neoclassical schools of thought on the field of criminal justice.

The neoclassical school is primarily concerned with finding effective criminal justice policies, not explaining the causes of crime.

"Women accused of witchcraft were tied up and thrown in the water. If they survived, they were innocent." This type of practice is known as ______.

As the first scientific criminologist, Adolphe Quetelet's work is most noteworthy because ______.

Explain why theory is needed. What does it help us accomplish?

Which of the following theories does developing policies that reduce inequality and poverty support?

What did Willem Bonger (economic theory) argue?

Which school of criminological thought is Willem Bonger associated with?

Utilitarianism is a practical philosophical view that claims "we should always act so as to produce the greatest possible ratio of good to evil for all concerned."

Which of the following amendments is considered a Beccarian legacy?

Who was the first researcher to take advantage of criminal statistics?

Penal policy was once designed to control individuals that were ______.

What is the thermic law of crime?

Jeremy Bentham saw the purpose of punishment to be ______.

A student is caught cheating on an exam resulting in the consequence of failing both the exam and the course. Classmates believe the student had this "punishment coming." Which of the following concepts does this support?

Introduction to Criminology

Research Methods in Criminology

General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals

What Is Victimology

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Mainstream Theories

Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories

Violent Crime

Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional

White-Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate

Political Crime and Terrorism

Organized Crime

Public Order Crime

Cybercrime and the Future of Crime

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Exam 5: Early and Classical Criminological Theories

Deterrence theory is related to which school(s) of thought?

All of the following are considered principles proposed by Beccaria except the one where______.

Willem Bonger saw capitalism as causing crime through its promotion of selfish individualism, which is also referred to as ______.

In economic theory, the proletariat is considered the ______.

A primary challenge to understanding crime through a demonological perspective was that crime and criminality were to be found in the natural rather than supernatural world.

Identify two lasting influences of the classical/neoclassical schools of thought on the field of criminal justice.

The neoclassical school is primarily concerned with finding effective criminal justice policies, not explaining the causes of crime.

"Women accused of witchcraft were tied up and thrown in the water. If they survived, they were innocent." This type of practice is known as ______.

As the first scientific criminologist, Adolphe Quetelet's work is most noteworthy because ______.

Explain why theory is needed. What does it help us accomplish?

Which of the following theories does developing policies that reduce inequality and poverty support?

What did Willem Bonger (economic theory) argue?

Which school of criminological thought is Willem Bonger associated with?

Utilitarianism is a practical philosophical view that claims "we should always act so as to produce the greatest possible ratio of good to evil for all concerned."

Which of the following amendments is considered a Beccarian legacy?

Who was the first researcher to take advantage of criminal statistics?

Penal policy was once designed to control individuals that were ______.

What is the thermic law of crime?

Jeremy Bentham saw the purpose of punishment to be ______.

A student is caught cheating on an exam resulting in the consequence of failing both the exam and the course. Classmates believe the student had this "punishment coming." Which of the following concepts does this support?

Introduction to Criminology

Research Methods in Criminology

General Characteristics of Crime and Criminals

What Is Victimology

Biological and Psychological Theories

Sociological Mainstream Theories

Sociological Critical Theories and Integrated Theories

Violent Crime

Property Crime: Occasional, Conventional, and Professional

White-Collar Crime: Occupational and Corporate

Political Crime and Terrorism

Organized Crime

Public Order Crime

Cybercrime and the Future of Crime

Filters