Exam 8: Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Process

Regarding family structure,the most studied component is _____ in the form of a household headed by a single parent,usually the mother,because of divorce,birth out of wedlock,or,less commonly,the death of a parent.

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Question 21

The _____ theory is similar to integrated strain-control theory,as it emphasizes that strong childhood bonds to parents reduce the risk for delinquency and weak bonds raise this risk,in particular by increasing associations with delinquent peers.

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Question 22

How do we utilize "neutralization" as a means of justifying criminal behavior?

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Question 23

Even if offenders concede that they are about to harm someone or something,they may reason that their target deserves the harm.This is the neutralization technique of _____.

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Question 24

In the 1950s and 1960s,sociologist Walter C.Reckless developed his _____ theory of delinquency,which stressed that inner and outer restraints help prevent juvenile offending.

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Question 25

Which of the following is a neutralization technique?

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Question 26

The self-control theory argues that all crime stems from lack of self-control which results from ineffective child rearing.

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Question 27

According to Sutherland:

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Question 28

Based on the life-course theories one risk factor not considered is inadequate parenting.

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Question 29

Social processes such as _____ affect our chances of becoming or not becoming criminal offenders.

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Question 30

_____ is the most important social bond element and refers to the degree to which we care about the opinions of others,including parents and teachers.

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Question 31

Marriage and a stable job are considered turning points in life-course theories.

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Question 32

Family _____ refers to the way the family is set up or organized.

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Question 33

_____ refers to an individual's investment of energy and emotion in conventional pursuits,such as getting a good education.

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Question 34

Gottfredson and Hirschi argued that all crime stems from one problem: _____,which results from ineffective child rearing and lasts throughout life.

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Question 35

Which of the following best describes Sutherland's differential association?

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Question 36

Which of the following assumes that antisocial behavior is restricted to childhood?

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Question 37

Which of the following is true regarding schools and social bond?

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Question 38

Albert Bandura argued that aggressive tendencies are inborn.

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Question 39

Which of the following is the dominant learning theory today?

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Regarding family structure,the most studied component is _____ in the form of a household headed by a single parent,usually the mother,because of divorce,birth out of wedlock,or,less commonly,the death of a parent.

The _____ theory is similar to integrated strain-control theory,as it emphasizes that strong childhood bonds to parents reduce the risk for delinquency and weak bonds raise this risk,in particular by increasing associations with delinquent peers.

How do we utilize "neutralization" as a means of justifying criminal behavior?

Even if offenders concede that they are about to harm someone or something,they may reason that their target deserves the harm.This is the neutralization technique of _____.

In the 1950s and 1960s,sociologist Walter C.Reckless developed his _____ theory of delinquency,which stressed that inner and outer restraints help prevent juvenile offending.

Which of the following is a neutralization technique?

The self-control theory argues that all crime stems from lack of self-control which results from ineffective child rearing.

According to Sutherland:

Based on the life-course theories one risk factor not considered is inadequate parenting.

Social processes such as _____ affect our chances of becoming or not becoming criminal offenders.

_____ is the most important social bond element and refers to the degree to which we care about the opinions of others,including parents and teachers.

Marriage and a stable job are considered turning points in life-course theories.

Family _____ refers to the way the family is set up or organized.

_____ refers to an individual's investment of energy and emotion in conventional pursuits,such as getting a good education.

Gottfredson and Hirschi argued that all crime stems from one problem: _____,which results from ineffective child rearing and lasts throughout life.

Which of the following best describes Sutherland's differential association?

Which of the following assumes that antisocial behavior is restricted to childhood?

Which of the following is true regarding schools and social bond?

Albert Bandura argued that aggressive tendencies are inborn.

Which of the following is the dominant learning theory today?

Criminology and the Sociological Perspective

Public Opinion, the News Media, and the Crime Problem

The Measurement and Patterning of Criminal Behavior

Victims and Victimization

Classical and Neoclassical Perspectives

Biological and Psychological Explanations

Sociological Theories: Emphasis on Social Structure

Sociological Theories: Critical Perspectives

Violent Crime: Homicide,assault,and Robbery

Violence Against Women

Property Crime and Fraud

White-Collar and Organized Crime

Political Crime

Consensual Crime

Policing: Dilemmas of Crime Control in a Democratic Society

Prosecution and Punishment

Conclusion: How Can We Reduce Crime

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