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Explain the three major sociological approaches to crime causation and the major principles or assum

Explain the three major sociological approaches to crime causation and the major principles or assum

Explain the three major sociological approaches to crime causation and the major principles or assumptions of sociological theories.

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A(n) ________ involves reviewing the results of other studies on a specific topic.

A(n) ________ involves reviewing the results of other studies on a specific topic.

A(n) ________ involves reviewing the results of other studies on a specific topic.
A) survey
B) meta-analysis
C) participant observation study
D) case study

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What are some of the ways social structure theories help explain crime? What informal and formal arr

What are some of the ways social structure theories help explain crime? What informal and formal arr

What are some of the ways social structure theories help explain crime? What informal and formal arrangements do these theories look at?

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In a research report, the ________ is a brief summation of the findings of the report.

In a research report, the ________ is a brief summation of the findings of the report.

In a research report, the ________ is a brief summation of the findings of the report.
A) review of the existing literature
B) analysis
C) preface
D) abstract

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What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society tod

What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society tod

What are the three sociological explanations for crime? How might we see this present in society today? Please provide examples.

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According to social process theories, criminal behavior is

According to social process theories, criminal behavior is

According to social process theories, criminal behavior is
A) learned in interaction with others.
B) an innate human characteristic.
C) a psychological factor.
D) a matter of individual choice.

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Social ________ theories assume everyone has the potential to violate the law.

Social ________ theories assume everyone has the potential to violate the law.

Social ________ theories assume everyone has the potential to violate the law.
A) conflict
B) process
C) structure
D) development

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The evidence used in evidence-based criminology is the same type of evidence that is used in a crimi

The evidence used in evidence-based criminology is the same type of evidence that is used in a crimi

The evidence used in evidence-based criminology is the same type of evidence that is used in a criminal trial.
A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is not a social process theory?

Which of the following is not a social process theory?

Which of the following is not a social process theory?
A) Social learning theory
B) Strain theory
C) Dramaturgical perspective
D) Labeling theory

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Gathering facts is sufficient to offer a satisfactory explanation of crime.

Gathering facts is sufficient to offer a satisfactory explanation of crime.

Gathering facts is sufficient to offer a satisfactory explanation of crime.
A) True
B) False

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________ theory focuses on the strength of the bond people share with individuals and institutions a

________ theory focuses on the strength of the bond people share with individuals and institutions a

________ theory focuses on the strength of the bond people share with individuals and institutions around them.
A) Social control
B) Social learning
C) Social structure
D) Labeling

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According to differential association theory, criminal behavior is

According to differential association theory, criminal behavior is

According to differential association theory, criminal behavior is
A) learned.
B) a function of culture conflict.
C) psychologically motivated.
D) inherited.

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Given the basic principles of differential association theory, which of the following situations is

Given the basic principles of differential association theory, which of the following situations is

Given the basic principles of differential association theory, which of the following situations is most likely to produce delinquency?
A) A juvenile watches a violent movie
B) A juvenile reads about a violent murder on the web
C) A ju

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A theory is tested by how well it describes and predicts reality.

A theory is tested by how well it describes and predicts reality.

A theory is tested by how well it describes and predicts reality.
A) True
B) False

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The idea that the behaviors of others are observed and modeled is the basis of which of Akers' prima

The idea that the behaviors of others are observed and modeled is the basis of which of Akers' prima

The idea that the behaviors of others are observed and modeled is the basis of which of Akers' primary learning mechanisms?
A) Instrumental conditioning
B) Differential identification
C) Differential reinforcement
D) Imitatio

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A one-group pretest-posttest research design eliminates all other possible explanations of behaviora

A one-group pretest-posttest research design eliminates all other possible explanations of behaviora

A one-group pretest-posttest research design eliminates all other possible explanations of behavioral change.
A) True
B) False

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Social bond theory postulates that

Social bond theory postulates that

Social bond theory postulates that
A) crime occurs because the criminal justice system stigmatizes individuals, forcing them into a deviant lifestyle.
B) criminal behavior is learned in the same way any other type of behavior is learned.

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A college student who is expecting to graduate at the end of the semester considers shoplifting some

A college student who is expecting to graduate at the end of the semester considers shoplifting some

A college student who is expecting to graduate at the end of the semester considers shoplifting some textbooks from the bookstore, to save the cost of buying them. She decides against it because the possibility of being expelled from the university a

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A rehabilitation program is tested in a California medium security prison and found to be effective.

A rehabilitation program is tested in a California medium security prison and found to be effective.

A rehabilitation program is tested in a California medium security prison and found to be effective. The researchers want to know if the program will be effective in maximum security prisons in Texas. This is a question of external validity.
A)

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According to Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of crime, the key concept in explaining all fo

According to Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of crime, the key concept in explaining all fo

According to Gottfredson and Hirschi's general theory of crime, the key concept in explaining all forms of criminal behavior is
A) intelligence.
B) self-control.
C) sensitivity.
D) social bonds.

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In the "participant as observer" strategy, the observer goes "undercover" and joins the group, parti

In the "participant as observer" strategy, the observer goes "undercover" and joins the group, parti

In the "participant as observer" strategy, the observer goes "undercover" and joins the group, participating in their activities.
A) True
B) False

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Someone with a control ________ is controlled by others and is more likely to commit violent crimes.

Someone with a control ________ is controlled by others and is more likely to commit violent crimes.

Someone with a control ________ is controlled by others and is more likely to commit violent crimes.
A) surplus
B) ratio
C) deficit
D) extreme

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Findings from qualitative studies are expressed numerically.

Findings from qualitative studies are expressed numerically.

Findings from qualitative studies are expressed numerically.
A) True
B) False

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According to labeling theory, the major element in determining the criminality of an individual isA)

According to labeling theory, the major element in determining the criminality of an individual isA)

According to labeling theory, the major element in determining the criminality of an individual is
A) the reactions of society.
B) a specific quality inherent in the behavior
C) a specific quality inherent in the individual.
D) No

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The best way to control the effects of biases is to be aware of them at the start of the research.

The best way to control the effects of biases is to be aware of them at the start of the research.

The best way to control the effects of biases is to be aware of them at the start of the research.
A) True
B) False

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The ________ deviant category in Becker's typology demonstrates the power of social definition by th

The ________ deviant category in Becker's typology demonstrates the power of social definition by th

The ________ deviant category in Becker's typology demonstrates the power of social definition by the lack of consequences attached to the offense.
A) innocent
B) pure
C) falsely accused
D) secret

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Politicians frequently consult with criminologist when developing new crime legislation.

Politicians frequently consult with criminologist when developing new crime legislation.

Politicians frequently consult with criminologist when developing new crime legislation.
A) True
B) False

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Which of the following is a criticism of differential association theory?

Which of the following is a criticism of differential association theory?

Which of the following is a criticism of differential association theory?
A) It accounts only for the communication of criminal values, not their emergence
B) It has little to say about secret deviants
C) It does little to explain the

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It is not necessary for a researcher to present research limitations in the final research report.

It is not necessary for a researcher to present research limitations in the final research report.

It is not necessary for a researcher to present research limitations in the final research report.
A) True
B) False

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Social development theories tend to combine various points of view, so they are frequently ________

Social development theories tend to combine various points of view, so they are frequently ________

Social development theories tend to combine various points of view, so they are frequently ________ theories.
A) general
B) integrated
C) multimodal
D) unicausal

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Which of the following is not a question that a life course researcher would ask?

Which of the following is not a question that a life course researcher would ask?

Which of the following is not a question that a life course researcher would ask?
A) How do early childhood characteristics lead to adult behavioral processes and outcomes?
B) How do life transitions influence behavior?
C) How do indiv

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Evidence-based criminology is founded on the ________ method.

Evidence-based criminology is founded on the ________ method.

Evidence-based criminology is founded on the ________ method.

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Which of the following factors would probably not enhance your social capital?

Which of the following factors would probably not enhance your social capital?

Which of the following factors would probably not enhance your social capital?
A) Getting married
B) Losing a job
C) Graduating from college
D) Having a "clean" record

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A(n) ________ is an explanation that accounts for a set of facts and that can be tested by further i

A(n) ________ is an explanation that accounts for a set of facts and that can be tested by further i

A(n) ________ is an explanation that accounts for a set of facts and that can be tested by further investigation.

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Which of the following is typical of a life course persistent offender?

Which of the following is typical of a life course persistent offender?

Which of the following is typical of a life course persistent offender?
A) Inconsistencies in antisocial behavior from one place to another
B) Consistent involvement in antisocial behavior across a wide spectrum of social situations
C)

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A(n) ________ is tested by how well it describes and predicts reality.

A(n) ________ is tested by how well it describes and predicts reality.

A(n) ________ is tested by how well it describes and predicts reality.

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An offender goes through a court-ordered rehabilitation program and does not recidivate. This is an

An offender goes through a court-ordered rehabilitation program and does not recidivate. This is an

An offender goes through a court-ordered rehabilitation program and does not recidivate. This is an example of
A) desistance.
B) persistence.
C) resilience.
D) aggravation.

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Most criminological research today is intended to explore issues of ________.

Most criminological research today is intended to explore issues of ________.

Most criminological research today is intended to explore issues of ________.

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Marvin Wolfgang's analysis of a birth cohort found that ________ percent of cohort members accounted

Marvin Wolfgang's analysis of a birth cohort found that ________ percent of cohort members accounted

Marvin Wolfgang's analysis of a birth cohort found that ________ percent of cohort members accounted for over 50 percent of all arrests.
A) 6
B) 18
C) 10
D) 32

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According to the Causes and Correlates of Delinquency Program research, very young subjects (as youn

According to the Causes and Correlates of Delinquency Program research, very young subjects (as youn

According to the Causes and Correlates of Delinquency Program research, very young subjects (as young as three years of age) are most likely to be found on the ________ pathway to delinquency.
A) authority conflict
B) overt
C) covert

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