Exam 1: What is Criminology?

The belief that crime is an antisocial act of such a nature that repression is necessary to preserve the existing system of society is the basis of the __________ perspective on crime

The consequences of crime include both outputs and interpretations.

What are the two contrasting viewpoints on which the book is built? Explain each and give examples of policies based on each viewpoint.

What are the various definitional perspectives by which crime can be defined and how does each perspective define crime? What is deviant behavior? What are the similarities and differences between criminal behavior and deviant behavior?

Many modern criminologists operate from a(n) _______ perspective.

An integrated theory is one that proposes a single identifiable cause for all serious criminal behavior.

Translational criminology focuses on taking research findings and converting them into social policy.

Ultimately, crime is a result of the coming together of inputs provided by all but which of the following?

A social program that encourages teenagers to stay in school and graduate is typical of the social problems perspective.

A specific intent is an example of a __________ contribution to crime by the offender.

The field of ___________ has contributed the most to criminology

The gun control debate is an example of the ______ perspective.

The social responsibility perspective considers the cause of crime to be individual perpetrators.

Social relativity means that the offender and the victim interpret crime in a similar way.

Social _______ means that social events are interpreted differently according to an individual's cultural experiences and personal interests.

__________ is the process by which one acquires the cultural values of one's society.

Which of the following statements about the social problems perspective is not true?

Some behaviors are considered to be crimes only if they are committed by a child.

Which of the following statements about deviance and crime is true?