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Question 14.14.According to __________________ theory, delinquency is a function of personalpredispositions such as temperament, personality, hormones, or genetics. (Points : 2)social learningchoicetraityessocial structure Question 15.15.According to the text, schools with fewer behavioral problems in the student body arecharacterized by: (Points : 2) Question 16.16.Which of the following statements is false concerning gender differences in cognition?(Points : 2) Question 17.17.Which of the following statements about the abuse-delinquency link is false? (Points : 2) Question 18.18.Policies that mandate specific consequences or punishments for delinquent acts and donot allow anyone to avoid these consequences are referred to as: (Points : 2)zero tolerance policies( not sure)restorative policiesretributive policiesbalanced policies Question 19.19._______________________ theory views crime as a “normal” function modern living.(Points : 2) Question 20.20.An environment of discord and conflict within the family that can cause children todevelop delinquent behaviors: (Points : 2) Newly uploaded documentsWhich theory views crime as a normal function of modern living?Routine activities theory:
view that crime is a normal function of modern living and can be expected if there is a motivated offender and a suitable target.
Which of the following theories is most likely to assert that criminal behavior is learned primarily in interpersonal groups?Social Learning Theory: people learn the techniques and attitudes of crime from close and intimate relationships with criminal peers. Differential association theory was Sutherland's major sociological contribution to criminology; similar in importance to strain theory and social control theory.
Which of the following criminologists is credited with the development of the theory of criminal atavism?Italian physician Cesare Lombroso (1918) is the recognized pioneer of the biological school of thought in the study of criminality. In his 1876 book, "Criminal Man," Lombroso first advanced his theory of atavism, which held that criminals are biological degenerates or "throwbacks" to primitive genetic forms.
What theory holds that the more severely youthful offenders are punished the less likely they are to repeat their illegal acts?According to deterrence theory, only the actual chance of punishment influences a youths decision to engage in delinquency. traditionally, the juvenile court relied on parens patriae which mandated children be punished for their misdeeds.
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