Question 1

Match between columns
                        Premises: Franz Joseph Gall
Cesare Lombroso
Sir Francis Galton
William H. Sheldon
Edward O. Wilson

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Criminal anthropology and Sociobiology and Criminal families is...

Question 2

Contemporary biosocial theorists see the interaction between an organism and the _________ as a key determining factor in behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Contemporary biosocial theorists see the interaction between...

Question 3

The scientific study of the relationships between human physical characteristics and criminality is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Darwinism. 
B)  criminal anthropology. 
C)  biological theory. 
D)  phrenology. 
A)  Darwinism. 
B)  criminal anthropology. 
C)  biological theory. 
D)  phrenology.

Question 4

Sociobiology was seen as a threat to the dominance of ________ within criminology.

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The answer of Sociobiology was seen as a threat to...

Question 5

Biological theory states that the basic determinants of human behavior are __________ based.

Accepted Answer

A)  constitutionally 
B)  psychologically 
C)  economically 
D)  deviance 
A)  constitutionally 
B)  psychologically 
C)  economically 
D)  deviance

Question 6

Biological theories believe that crime causation can be understood by studying the interplay of all of the following except

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A)  the social environment. 
B)  biology. 
C)  heredity. 
D)  psychology. 
A)  the social environment. 
B)  biology. 
C)  heredity. 
D)  psychology.

Question 7

Contemporary biosocial theorists see the interaction between an individual and his or her environment as the key determining factor in most behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Research using twins generally does not show support for the existence of genetic influences on criminality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sociobiology argues that altruism hinders the continuity of the gene pool and jeopardizes the survival of genetic material.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Studies focusing on inherited mental degeneration led to the development of _________ criminology.

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A)  classical 
B)  eugenic 
C)  radical 
D)  conflict 
A)  classical 
B)  eugenic 
C)  radical 
D)  conflict

Question 11

List and explain the key fundamental assumptions of biological theories of crime causation.

Accepted Answer

Biological theories of crime causation a

Question 12

Biological theories assumes that human behavior is rooted in instinctive behavioral responses such as

Accepted Answer

A)  psychical abuse. 
B)  territoriality. 
C)  mental abuse. 
D)  intellectuality. 
A)  psychical abuse. 
B)  territoriality. 
C)  mental abuse. 
D)  intellectuality.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a criticism of sociobiology?

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A)  It does not identify the importance of culture, social learning, and individual experiences in shaping behavior 
B)  It fails to integrate biology into the basic paradigm 
C)  It does not properly depict basic human behavior 
D)  There is no rational basis for applying findings from animal studies to humans 
A)  It does not identify the importance of culture, social learning, and individual experiences in shaping behavior 
B)  It fails to integrate biology into the basic paradigm 
C)  It does not properly depict basic human behavior 
D)  There is no rational basis for applying findings from animal studies to humans

Question 14

According to positivism, how is valid knowledge acquired?

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A)  Observation 
B)  The exercise of reason 
C)  Adherence to belief 
D)  Rational deduction 
A)  Observation 
B)  The exercise of reason 
C)  Adherence to belief 
D)  Rational deduction

Question 15

What is sociobiology? What criticisms are against it? What contributions has it made to the field? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers should define sociobiology as a

Question 16

Konrad Lorenz' greatest contribution to the study of human behavior was his

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A)  acceptance of Darwin's thesis that aggression within a species favored the strongest and best animals in the reproductive process. 
B)  conclusion that crowding increases the likelihood of aggression. 
C)  belief that human aggression takes on covert forms. 
D)  his claim that all human behavior is to some degree adapted instinctive behavior. 
A)  acceptance of Darwin's thesis that aggression within a species favored the strongest and best animals in the reproductive process. 
B)  conclusion that crowding increases the likelihood of aggression. 
C)  belief that human aggression takes on covert forms. 
D)  his claim that all human behavior is to some degree adapted instinctive behavior.

Question 17

Compare and contrast traditional biological and modern biosocial theories. What is the primary focus of each type? What is the major distinguishing feature between historical and contemporary biological theories of criminality?

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Answers should discuss the key focus of

Question 18

Observed ________ differences in crime rates in Washington, D.C. may be due to biological differences between the sexes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Observed ________ differences in crime rates in...

Question 19

How does research in suggest diet affects behavior among prison inmates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor nutrition lowers levels of violent behavior among prison inmates 
B)  Good nutrition reduces antisocial behavior among prison inmates 
C)  There is no significant relationship between nutrition and social behavior 
D)  Good nutrition is related to a reduction in violent behavior but not to other antisocial behavior 
A)  Poor nutrition lowers levels of violent behavior among prison inmates 
B)  Good nutrition reduces antisocial behavior among prison inmates 
C)  There is no significant relationship between nutrition and social behavior 
D)  Good nutrition is related to a reduction in violent behavior but not to other antisocial behavior

Question 20

Match the following criminological theories to their matching major concepts.
-Early Positivism

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A) Genetic determism, 
B) Atavism, born criminals, criminaloids 
C) Altruism, tribalism, survival of the gene pool 
D) Phrenology 
E) Somatotyping, mesomorph, endomorph, ectomorph 
A) Genetic determism, 
B) Atavism, born criminals, criminaloids 
C) Altruism, tribalism, survival of the gene pool 
D) Phrenology 
E) Somatotyping, mesomorph, endomorph, ectomorph

Contemporary biosocial theorists see the interaction between an organism and the _________ as a key determining factor in behavior.

The scientific study of the relationships between human physical characteristics and criminality is called

Sociobiology was seen as a threat to the dominance of ________ within criminology.

Biological theory states that the basic determinants of human behavior are __________ based.

Biological theories believe that crime causation can be understood by studying the interplay of all of the following except

Contemporary biosocial theorists see the interaction between an individual and his or her environment as the key determining factor in most behavior.

Research using twins generally does not show support for the existence of genetic influences on criminality.

Sociobiology argues that altruism hinders the continuity of the gene pool and jeopardizes the survival of genetic material.

Studies focusing on inherited mental degeneration led to the development of _________ criminology.

List and explain the key fundamental assumptions of biological theories of crime causation.

Biological theories assumes that human behavior is rooted in instinctive behavioral responses such as

Which of the following is not a criticism of sociobiology?

According to positivism, how is valid knowledge acquired?

What is sociobiology? What criticisms are against it? What contributions has it made to the field? Provide examples.

Konrad Lorenz' greatest contribution to the study of human behavior was his

Compare and contrast traditional biological and modern biosocial theories. What is the primary focus of each type? What is the major distinguishing feature between historical and contemporary biological theories of criminality?

Observed ________ differences in crime rates in Washington, D.C. may be due to biological differences between the sexes.

How does research in suggest diet affects behavior among prison inmates?

Match the following criminological theories to their matching major concepts. -Early Positivism

What is Criminology?

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives

Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Social Structure Theories

Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Social Conflict Theories

Criminal Victimization

Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Drug and Sex Crimes

Technology and Crime

Globalization and Terrorism

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Exam 4: Early Biological Perspectives on Criminal Behavior

Contemporary biosocial theorists see the interaction between an organism and the _________ as a key determining factor in behavior.

The scientific study of the relationships between human physical characteristics and criminality is called

Sociobiology was seen as a threat to the dominance of ________ within criminology.

Biological theory states that the basic determinants of human behavior are __________ based.

Biological theories believe that crime causation can be understood by studying the interplay of all of the following except

Contemporary biosocial theorists see the interaction between an individual and his or her environment as the key determining factor in most behavior.

Research using twins generally does not show support for the existence of genetic influences on criminality.

Sociobiology argues that altruism hinders the continuity of the gene pool and jeopardizes the survival of genetic material.

Studies focusing on inherited mental degeneration led to the development of _________ criminology.

List and explain the key fundamental assumptions of biological theories of crime causation.

Biological theories assumes that human behavior is rooted in instinctive behavioral responses such as

Which of the following is not a criticism of sociobiology?

According to positivism, how is valid knowledge acquired?

What is sociobiology? What criticisms are against it? What contributions has it made to the field? Provide examples.

Konrad Lorenz' greatest contribution to the study of human behavior was his

Compare and contrast traditional biological and modern biosocial theories. What is the primary focus of each type? What is the major distinguishing feature between historical and contemporary biological theories of criminality?

Observed ________ differences in crime rates in Washington, D.C. may be due to biological differences between the sexes.

How does research in suggest diet affects behavior among prison inmates?

Match the following criminological theories to their matching major concepts. -Early Positivism

What is Criminology?

Where Do Theories Come From

Classical and Neoclassical Thought

Biosocial and Other Contemporary Perspectives

Psychological and Psychiatric Foundations of Criminal Behavior

Social Structure Theories

Theories of Social Process and Social Development

Social Conflict Theories

Criminal Victimization

Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Drug and Sex Crimes

Technology and Crime

Globalization and Terrorism

Filters