Question 1

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs that have been tried with delinquents and children at risk over the past three decades is overwhelming. 
B)  Serious forms of antisocial behavior in school-aged children and adolescents have been particularly resistant to change. 
C)  To date, virtually no prevention programs have been highly successful in eliminating antisocial behavior and reducing delinquent behavior. 
D)  One-on-one psychotherapy that treats the juvenile without involving the social environment is generally ineffective. 
E)  Treatment strategies that develop resilience in children have the best chance of reducing juvenile offending. 
A)  The number of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs that have been tried with delinquents and children at risk over the past three decades is overwhelming. 
B)  Serious forms of antisocial behavior in school-aged children and adolescents have been particularly resistant to change. 
C)  To date, virtually no prevention programs have been highly successful in eliminating antisocial behavior and reducing delinquent behavior. 
D)  One-on-one psychotherapy that treats the juvenile without involving the social environment is generally ineffective. 
E)  Treatment strategies that develop resilience in children have the best chance of reducing juvenile offending.

Question 2

Psychological definitions of delinquency usually include:

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct disorder and antisocial behavior. 
B)  habitual behavior and violent behavior. 
C)  cruelty to animals and fire setting. 
D)  status offenses and antisocial behavior. 
E) antisocial personality disorder and habitual misbehavior. 
A)  conduct disorder and antisocial behavior. 
B)  habitual behavior and violent behavior. 
C)  cruelty to animals and fire setting. 
D)  status offenses and antisocial behavior. 
E) antisocial personality disorder and habitual misbehavior.

Question 3

Most of the crime of the young is committed by:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

In studies examining gender differences and juvenile crime, recent research has shown that the gender gap for drug and violent offenses is getting smaller.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a characteristic of successful intervention programs for serious juvenile offenders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follows developmental principles 
B)  Focuses on the juvenile's family 
C)  Begins early in the developmental trajectory of the child 
D)  Uses peer groups as models for change 
E)  Respects cultural backgrounds 
A)  Follows developmental principles 
B)  Focuses on the juvenile's family 
C)  Begins early in the developmental trajectory of the child 
D)  Uses peer groups as models for change 
E)  Respects cultural backgrounds

Question 6

The most frequent diagnosis for children who commit acts of violence against other children is antisocial personality disorder .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the LIFT Project? Who was involved with this project? What type of prevention is this an example of? What are the preliminary results about its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

The LIFT Project, which stands for "Link

Question 8

A system of "shock incarceration," which is designed to be an intensively structured, short-term alternative to prison, is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  wilderness programs. 
B)  boot camps. 
C)  adventure programs. 
D)  reform school. 
E)  ECT 
A)  wilderness programs. 
B)  boot camps. 
C)  adventure programs. 
D)  reform school. 
E)  ECT

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the five major categories of unlawful acts committed by delinquents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug offenses 
B)  Unlawful acts against property 
C)  Sexual offenses 
D)  Status offenses 
E)  Offenses against the public order 
A)  Drug offenses 
B)  Unlawful acts against property 
C)  Sexual offenses 
D)  Status offenses 
E)  Offenses against the public order

Question 10

Describe the characteristics of Multisystemic therapy. Summarize the research findings about the program's success.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the characteristics of Multisystemic therapy. Summarize...

Question 11

Under federal law, juveniles may be prosecuted under the criminal law at age 15.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Discuss what we know about the differences (if any) between girls delinquency and boys delinquency. What does research show about the gender difference in status offenses.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that there are differ

Question 13

Children with callous-unemotional traits lack empathic concern for others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Compare and contrast Moffitt's Developmental Theory with...

Question 15

_____ prevention consists of working with children and adolescents who demonstrate some early signs of aggressive, antisocial, conduct disorder, or delinquent behavior but have not yet been formally classified as delinquent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Multisystemic 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Indicated 
E)  Secondary 
A)  Primary 
B)  Multisystemic 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Indicated 
E)  Secondary

Question 16

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. 
E)  3 and 13. 
A)  7 and 12. 
B)  birth and 7. 
C)  6 and 13. 
D)  birth and 14. 
E)  3 and 13.

Question 17

_____ is the stage of development described in Moffitt's 2002 follow-up study in which young people flounder, choosing not to occupy traditional adult roles such as marriage or parenthood.

Accepted Answer

A)  Advanced life-course persistent 
B)  Adolescent extension 
C)  Early onset persistent delinquent 
D)  Delayed maturity 
E)  Emerging adulthood 
A)  Advanced life-course persistent 
B)  Adolescent extension 
C)  Early onset persistent delinquent 
D)  Delayed maturity 
E)  Emerging adulthood

Question 18

Define (1) legal delinquency, (2) social delinquency, and (3) psychological delinquency.

Accepted Answer

(1) Legal delinquency refers to behavior

Question 19

The adolescent-limited delinquent is most likely to be involved in offenses that symbolize adult privilege.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

We know far too little about girls' crime, the reasons it is committed, and the social and developmental factors that precipitate it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Psychological definitions of delinquency usually include:

Most of the crime of the young is committed by:

In studies examining gender differences and juvenile crime, recent research has shown that the gender gap for drug and violent offenses is getting smaller.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of successful intervention programs for serious juvenile offenders?

The most frequent diagnosis for children who commit acts of violence against other children is antisocial personality disorder .

What is the LIFT Project? Who was involved with this project? What type of prevention is this an example of? What are the preliminary results about its effectiveness?

A system of "shock incarceration," which is designed to be an intensively structured, short-term alternative to prison, is also known as:

Which of the following is not one of the five major categories of unlawful acts committed by delinquents?

Describe the characteristics of Multisystemic therapy. Summarize the research findings about the program's success.

Under federal law, juveniles may be prosecuted under the criminal law at age 15.

Discuss what we know about the differences (if any) between girls delinquency and boys delinquency. What does research show about the gender difference in status offenses.

Children with callous-unemotional traits lack empathic concern for others.

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

_____ prevention consists of working with children and adolescents who demonstrate some early signs of aggressive, antisocial, conduct disorder, or delinquent behavior but have not yet been formally classified as delinquent.

A child delinquent is between the ages of:

_____ is the stage of development described in Moffitt's 2002 follow-up study in which young people flounder, choosing not to occupy traditional adult roles such as marriage or parenthood.

Define (1) legal delinquency, (2) social delinquency, and (3) psychological delinquency.

The adolescent-limited delinquent is most likely to be involved in offenses that symbolize adult privilege.

We know far too little about girls' crime, the reasons it is committed, and the social and developmental factors that precipitate it.

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 and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

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Exam 6: Juvenile Delinquency

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Psychological definitions of delinquency usually include:

Most of the crime of the young is committed by:

In studies examining gender differences and juvenile crime, recent research has shown that the gender gap for drug and violent offenses is getting smaller.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of successful intervention programs for serious juvenile offenders?

The most frequent diagnosis for children who commit acts of violence against other children is antisocial personality disorder .

What is the LIFT Project? Who was involved with this project? What type of prevention is this an example of? What are the preliminary results about its effectiveness?

A system of "shock incarceration," which is designed to be an intensively structured, short-term alternative to prison, is also known as:

Which of the following is not one of the five major categories of unlawful acts committed by delinquents?

Describe the characteristics of Multisystemic therapy. Summarize the research findings about the program's success.

Under federal law, juveniles may be prosecuted under the criminal law at age 15.

Discuss what we know about the differences (if any) between girls delinquency and boys delinquency. What does research show about the gender difference in status offenses.

Children with callous-unemotional traits lack empathic concern for others.

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

_____ prevention consists of working with children and adolescents who demonstrate some early signs of aggressive, antisocial, conduct disorder, or delinquent behavior but have not yet been formally classified as delinquent.

A child delinquent is between the ages of:

_____ is the stage of development described in Moffitt's 2002 follow-up study in which young people flounder, choosing not to occupy traditional adult roles such as marriage or parenthood.

Define (1) legal delinquency, (2) social delinquency, and (3) psychological delinquency.

The adolescent-limited delinquent is most likely to be involved in offenses that symbolize adult privilege.

We know far too little about girls' crime, the reasons it is committed, and the social and developmental factors that precipitate it.

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 and Other Sexual Offenses

Property and Public Order Crime

Violent Economic Crime and Crimes of Initimidation

Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Crime

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