Question 1

Most of the crime of the young is committed by

Accepted Answer

A)  AL offenders. 
B)  LCP offenders. 
C)  psychopaths. 
D)  gang members. 
A)  AL offenders. 
B)  LCP offenders. 
C)  psychopaths. 
D)  gang members.

Question 2

Which status offense has substantially increased in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cocaine use 
B)  Incorrigibility 
C)  Underage drinking 
D)  Truancy 
A)  Cocaine use 
B)  Incorrigibility 
C)  Underage drinking 
D)  Truancy

Question 3

Steinberg's dual systems model of risk-taking is based on evidence from the field of

Accepted Answer

A)  forensic science. 
B)  entomology. 
C)  sociology. 
D)  neuroscience. 
A)  forensic science. 
B)  entomology. 
C)  sociology. 
D)  neuroscience.

Question 4

Poor interpersonal skills,conduct disorders,and difficult temperaments are often found in the background of ________ offenders.

Accepted Answer

A)  AL 
B)  status 
C)  LCP 
D)  delinquent 
A)  AL 
B)  status 
C)  LCP 
D)  delinquent

Question 5

Compare and contrast Moffitt's Developmental Theory with Patterson's Coercion Theory.

Accepted Answer

•Both are theories focusing primarily on

Question 6

The statute that allows the detention or supervision of a juvenile presumed to be in need of protection is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Status Protection. 
B)  Brawner Rule. 
C)  PINS. 
D)  Incorrigibility. 
A)  Status Protection. 
B)  Brawner Rule. 
C)  PINS. 
D)  Incorrigibility.

Question 7

Discuss the argument for and against removing status offenses from state juvenile courts.What is your opinion on this issue?

Accepted Answer

Arguments for removing:
•Juvenile courts

Question 8

Which statement is most accurate about juvenile crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juvenile crime has generally decreased since the mid 1990s. 
B)  The juvenile crime rate has been steadily increasing since 1990. 
C)  Compared to adults, juveniles are responsible for disproportionately higher number of violent crimes. 
D)  Juveniles are more likely to be perpetrators rather than victims of violent crime. 
A)  Juvenile crime has generally decreased since the mid 1990s. 
B)  The juvenile crime rate has been steadily increasing since 1990. 
C)  Compared to adults, juveniles are responsible for disproportionately higher number of violent crimes. 
D)  Juveniles are more likely to be perpetrators rather than victims of violent crime.

Question 9

All of the following are characteristic of juveniles with the callous-unemotional trait cluster except

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of empathetic concern for others. 
B)  poverty of emotional expression. 
C)  limited capacity for guilt. 
D)  tendency to commit various status offenses. 
A)  lack of empathetic concern for others. 
B)  poverty of emotional expression. 
C)  limited capacity for guilt. 
D)  tendency to commit various status offenses.

Question 10

Studies comparing MFT and FFT have found that MST is more effective at reducing recidivism for high-risk offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A child delinquent is between the ages of

Accepted Answer

A)  7 and 12. 
B)  birth and 7. 
C)  6 and 13. 
D)  birth and 14. 
A)  7 and 12. 
B)  birth and 7. 
C)  6 and 13. 
D)  birth and 14.

Question 12

Female delinquency has steadily decreased since 1995.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Patterson's coercion developmental theory argues that the key predictor of early-onset offending is the ________ environment in which the child learns to use coercive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Patterson's coercion developmental theory argues that the...

Question 14

Briefly describe the three categories of prevention and treatment programs and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

•Primary prevention programs: Directed a

Question 15

Steinberg and his associates have demonstrated that adolescents as a group reach a peak of logical reasoning at approximately age 16,a time when their ________ maturity is far less developed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Steinberg and his associates have demonstrated that...

Question 16

Research suggests that serious juvenile offenders

Accepted Answer

A)  demonstrate poor social skills. 
B)  have relatively low recidivism rates. 
C)  have are highly motivated to change their behavior. 
D)  specialize in one offense throughout their delinquent careers. 
A)  demonstrate poor social skills. 
B)  have relatively low recidivism rates. 
C)  have are highly motivated to change their behavior. 
D)  specialize in one offense throughout their delinquent careers.

Question 17

According to Loeber et al.(2003),child delinquents ________ compared to adolescents who begin offending in their teens.

Accepted Answer

A)  are two to three times more likely to become serious violent and chronic offenders 
B)  commit more serious offenses 
C)  are twice as likely to have a diagnosed mental disorder 
D)  are three times more likely to have an undiagnosed mental disorder 
A)  are two to three times more likely to become serious violent and chronic offenders 
B)  commit more serious offenses 
C)  are twice as likely to have a diagnosed mental disorder 
D)  are three times more likely to have an undiagnosed mental disorder

Question 18

The typical juvenile is far more likely to be the ________ of a violent crime.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The typical juvenile is far more likely...

Question 19

All of the following are major categories of unlawful acts committed by delinquents except

Accepted Answer

A)  offenses against the public order. 
B)  unlawful acts against property. 
C)  sexual offenses. 
D)  status offenses. 
A)  offenses against the public order. 
B)  unlawful acts against property. 
C)  sexual offenses. 
D)  status offenses.

Question 20

All of the following are status offenses except

Accepted Answer

A)  running away. 
B)  incorrigibility. 
C)  cocaine use. 
D)  truancy. 
A)  running away. 
B)  incorrigibility. 
C)  cocaine use. 
D)  truancy.

Most of the crime of the young is committed by

Which status offense has substantially increased in recent years?

Steinberg's dual systems model of risk-taking is based on evidence from the field of

Poor interpersonal skills,conduct disorders,and difficult temperaments are often found in the background of ________ offenders.

Compare and contrast Moffitt's Developmental Theory with Patterson's Coercion Theory.

The statute that allows the detention or supervision of a juvenile presumed to be in need of protection is called

Discuss the argument for and against removing status offenses from state juvenile courts.What is your opinion on this issue?

Which statement is most accurate about juvenile crime?

All of the following are characteristic of juveniles with the callous-unemotional trait cluster except

Studies comparing MFT and FFT have found that MST is more effective at reducing recidivism for high-risk offenders.

A child delinquent is between the ages of

Female delinquency has steadily decreased since 1995.

Patterson's coercion developmental theory argues that the key predictor of early-onset offending is the ________ environment in which the child learns to use coercive behaviors.

Briefly describe the three categories of prevention and treatment programs and give an example of each.

Steinberg and his associates have demonstrated that adolescents as a group reach a peak of logical reasoning at approximately age 16,a time when their ________ maturity is far less developed.

Research suggests that serious juvenile offenders

According to Loeber et al.(2003),child delinquents ________ compared to adolescents who begin offending in their teens.

The typical juvenile is far more likely to be the ________ of a violent crime.

All of the following are major categories of unlawful acts committed by delinquents except

All of the following are status offenses except

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth

Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and White Collar Offenses

Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of Intimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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Exam 6: Juvenile Delinquincy

Most of the crime of the young is committed by

Which status offense has substantially increased in recent years?

Steinberg's dual systems model of risk-taking is based on evidence from the field of

Poor interpersonal skills,conduct disorders,and difficult temperaments are often found in the background of ________ offenders.

Compare and contrast Moffitt's Developmental Theory with Patterson's Coercion Theory.

The statute that allows the detention or supervision of a juvenile presumed to be in need of protection is called

Discuss the argument for and against removing status offenses from state juvenile courts.What is your opinion on this issue?

Which statement is most accurate about juvenile crime?

All of the following are characteristic of juveniles with the callous-unemotional trait cluster except

Studies comparing MFT and FFT have found that MST is more effective at reducing recidivism for high-risk offenders.

A child delinquent is between the ages of

Female delinquency has steadily decreased since 1995.

Patterson's coercion developmental theory argues that the key predictor of early-onset offending is the ________ environment in which the child learns to use coercive behaviors.

Briefly describe the three categories of prevention and treatment programs and give an example of each.

Steinberg and his associates have demonstrated that adolescents as a group reach a peak of logical reasoning at approximately age 16,a time when their ________ maturity is far less developed.

Research suggests that serious juvenile offenders

According to Loeber et al.(2003),child delinquents ________ compared to adolescents who begin offending in their teens.

The typical juvenile is far more likely to be the ________ of a violent crime.

All of the following are major categories of unlawful acts committed by delinquents except

All of the following are status offenses except

Introduction to Criminal Behavior

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Developmental Risk Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Biological Factors

Origins of Criminal Behavior: Learning and Situational Factors

Human Aggression and Violence

Criminal Psychopathy

Crime and Mental Disorders

Homicide, Assault, and Family Violence

Multiple Murder, School, and Workplace Violence

Psychology of Terrorism

Sexual Assault

Sexual Assault of Children and Youth

Burglary, Home Invasions, Thefts, and White Collar Offenses

Violent Economic Crime, Cybercrime, and Crimes of Intimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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