Question 1

In the research by Dishion,Spracklen,Andrews,and Patterson (1996)on how the socialization process in a peer group takes place,which group(s)spent more time discussing normative topics than rule-breaking topics?

Accepted Answer

A)  no delinquent group 
B)  no delinquent group and mixed group 
C)  no delinquent group and delinquent group 
D)  no delinquent group, mixed group, and delinquent group

Question 2

The text outlines a relationship between an antisocial peer group and criminal behavior.Drawing on the work of Andrews and Bonta (2002),describe two ways that peers can influence criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The text outlines a relationship between an...

Question 3

The Correctional Institutions Environment Scale (Moos,1987)assumes that the social climate of a correctional institution is composed of ______ broad dimensions and consists of a total of ______ subscales.

Accepted Answer

A)  three; six 
B)  three; nine 
C)  four; eight 
D)  four; 12

Question 4

Which is NOT true with respect to the Stay'n Out program?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is relatively loosely structured to allow inmates to learn responsible autonomous behavior. 
B)  It emphasizes involvement in group seminars and group counseling. 
C)  It draws upon social learning theory (Bandura, 1977). 
D)  It contrasts philosophically with the prevailing political climate about the treatment of prison inmates.

Question 5

According to Andrews and Bonta's (2010)general personality and social psychological model of criminal behavior,the antisocial behavior of adolescents tends to be deeply imbedded,in particular,within a(n)	 ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  repressive family context 
B)  antisocial peer group 
C)  cluster of severely negative interpersonal relationships 
D)  subculture of alienation and hopelessness

Question 6

The chapter on applying social psychology to the criminal justice system described that rather than focusing exclusively on the personal characteristics of the individual offender,other environmental or situational factors may be at work.Describe two situational factors that may be considered determinants of criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The chapter on applying social psychology to...

Question 7

The life-course-persistent offenders compose somewhere around ______ of the population of adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  50% 
D)  70%

Question 8

The authors of Chapter 11 ("Criminal Justice System")

Accepted Answer

A)  argue for the social psychological perspective on the origins of criminality 
B)  argue behaviorism has advantages over the biological perspective 
C)  use the concept of strain as an example of a biological explanation of the causes of criminal behavior 
D)  note that social psychological explanations of criminal behavior focus on the role of dispositional factors as well as situational factors

Question 9

The multisystemic treatment program (Henggeler et al.,2009)is designed for the treatment of seriously violent youth.What is NOT true with respect to this programmatic intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  In helping a young person, program staff might work with family and school. 
B)  In helping a young person, program staff might arrange for individual counseling. 
C)  Attesting to the effectiveness of the intervention, evaluation research has shown recidivism rates almost as low as the rates of more expensive interventions, such as psychiatric hospitalization. 
D)  The program may be viewed as being consistent with the general personality and social psychological perspective.

Question 10

The social climate of the Stanford Prison simulation most closely reflected which dimension of the Correctional Institutions Environment Scale (Moos,1987)?

Accepted Answer

A)  benevolence-repression 
B)  system maintenance and system change 
C)  relationship-oriented 
D)  personal development

Question 11

Forensic confirmation bias occurs when a prior expectation about the guilt (or innocence)of a suspect influences a witness's judgments and perceptions toward new evidence in a confirmatory manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is NOT true with regard to the general personality and social psychological model of criminal behavior (Andrews & Bonta,2010)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The influence of the relevant risk factors is viewed from a developmental perspective. 
B)  Antisocial attitudes have been demonstrated among the strongest predictors of criminal behavior. 
C)  Low socioeconomic status is one of the risk factors. 
D)  Low school achievement is one of the risk factors.

Question 13

The fundamental attribution error (FAE)occurs when we underestimate the influence of internal factors and overestimate the influence of external factors when we evaluate others' behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

As outlined in the text,de-individuation and social facilitation are good examples of distal variables (i.e.,those occurring in the distant past relative to the event)that can influence criminal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which is NOT characteristic of the Stanford Prison simulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Randomization was used in the assignment of participants to the roles of prisoner and guard. 
B)  All participants were volunteers. 
C)  The simulation demonstrated both the beneficial and harmful consequences of prisons. 
D)  The simulation ended after six days.

Question 16

Explain what a therapeutic community is,and outline the core concept behind it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain what a therapeutic community is,and outline...

Question 17

Specific prejudice occurs when a juror holds attitudes or beliefs that might interfere with his or her ability to be impartial in a particular case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Generic prejudice refers to a juror believing that there is such strong community sentiment supporting a particular outcome of the case that his or her ability to decide the case impartially based on the evidence becomes compromised in favor of the perceived normative attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the social ecological perspective used to examine criminal acts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the social ecological perspective used to...

Question 20

The bystander effect refers to the fact that people are less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when others are present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

In the research by Dishion,Spracklen,Andrews,and Patterson (1996) on how the socialization process in a peer group takes place,which group(s) spent more time discussing normative topics than rule-breaking topics?

The text outlines a relationship between an antisocial peer group and criminal behavior.Drawing on the work of Andrews and Bonta (2002),describe two ways that peers can influence criminal behavior.

The Correctional Institutions Environment Scale (Moos,1987) assumes that the social climate of a correctional institution is composed of broad dimensions and consists of a total of subscales.

Which is NOT true with respect to the Stay'n Out program?

According to Andrews and Bonta's (2010) general personality and social psychological model of criminal behavior,the antisocial behavior of adolescents tends to be deeply imbedded,in particular,within a(n) ______.

The life-course-persistent offenders compose somewhere around ______ of the population of adolescents.

The authors of Chapter 11 ("Criminal Justice System")

The multisystemic treatment program (Henggeler et al.,2009) is designed for the treatment of seriously violent youth.What is NOT true with respect to this programmatic intervention?

The social climate of the Stanford Prison simulation most closely reflected which dimension of the Correctional Institutions Environment Scale (Moos,1987) ?

Forensic confirmation bias occurs when a prior expectation about the guilt (or innocence)of a suspect influences a witness's judgments and perceptions toward new evidence in a confirmatory manner.

Which is NOT true with regard to the general personality and social psychological model of criminal behavior (Andrews & Bonta,2010) ?

The fundamental attribution error (FAE)occurs when we underestimate the influence of internal factors and overestimate the influence of external factors when we evaluate others' behaviors.

As outlined in the text,de-individuation and social facilitation are good examples of distal variables (i.e.,those occurring in the distant past relative to the event)that can influence criminal behavior.

Which is NOT characteristic of the Stanford Prison simulation?

Explain what a therapeutic community is,and outline the core concept behind it.

Specific prejudice occurs when a juror holds attitudes or beliefs that might interfere with his or her ability to be impartial in a particular case.

Generic prejudice refers to a juror believing that there is such strong community sentiment supporting a particular outcome of the case that his or her ability to decide the case impartially based on the evidence becomes compromised in favor of the perceived normative attitude.

Describe the social ecological perspective used to examine criminal acts.

The bystander effect refers to the fact that people are less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when others are present.

Exam 11: Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

In the research by Dishion,Spracklen,Andrews,and Patterson (1996) on how the socialization process in a peer group takes place,which group(s) spent more time discussing normative topics than rule-breaking topics?

The text outlines a relationship between an antisocial peer group and criminal behavior.Drawing on the work of Andrews and Bonta (2002),describe two ways that peers can influence criminal behavior.

The Correctional Institutions Environment Scale (Moos,1987) assumes that the social climate of a correctional institution is composed of ______ broad dimensions and consists of a total of ______ subscales.

Which is NOT true with respect to the Stay'n Out program?

According to Andrews and Bonta's (2010) general personality and social psychological model of criminal behavior,the antisocial behavior of adolescents tends to be deeply imbedded,in particular,within a(n) ______.

The life-course-persistent offenders compose somewhere around ______ of the population of adolescents.

The authors of Chapter 11 ("Criminal Justice System")

The multisystemic treatment program (Henggeler et al.,2009) is designed for the treatment of seriously violent youth.What is NOT true with respect to this programmatic intervention?

The social climate of the Stanford Prison simulation most closely reflected which dimension of the Correctional Institutions Environment Scale (Moos,1987) ?

Forensic confirmation bias occurs when a prior expectation about the guilt (or innocence)of a suspect influences a witness's judgments and perceptions toward new evidence in a confirmatory manner.

Which is NOT true with regard to the general personality and social psychological model of criminal behavior (Andrews & Bonta,2010) ?

The fundamental attribution error (FAE)occurs when we underestimate the influence of internal factors and overestimate the influence of external factors when we evaluate others' behaviors.

As outlined in the text,de-individuation and social facilitation are good examples of distal variables (i.e.,those occurring in the distant past relative to the event)that can influence criminal behavior.

Which is NOT characteristic of the Stanford Prison simulation?

Explain what a therapeutic community is,and outline the core concept behind it.

Specific prejudice occurs when a juror holds attitudes or beliefs that might interfere with his or her ability to be impartial in a particular case.

Generic prejudice refers to a juror believing that there is such strong community sentiment supporting a particular outcome of the case that his or her ability to decide the case impartially based on the evidence becomes compromised in favor of the perceived normative attitude.

Describe the social ecological perspective used to examine criminal acts.

The bystander effect refers to the fact that people are less likely to intervene in an emergency situation when others are present.

The Correctional Institutions Environment Scale (Moos,1987) assumes that the social climate of a correctional institution is composed of broad dimensions and consists of a total of subscales.