Psychological Factors in Criminology Quiz

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Which psychological theory suggests that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions and associations?

Psychoanalytic theory

Biological theory

Social learning theory

Trait theory

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Who proposed the Social Bond Theory, emphasizing the importance of social bonds in preventing criminal behavior?

Emile Durkheim

Travis Hirschi

Sigmund Freud

Robert Merton

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According to the classical school of criminology, what is the primary purpose of punishment?

Rehabilitation of offenders

Deterrence of future criminal behavior

Social reintegration

Retribution for victims

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Who is known for developing the concept of 'anomie' as a condition of normlessness in society that leads to increased criminal behavior?

Emile Durkheim

Robert Merton

Karl Marx

Howard Becker

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Which psychological perspective focuses on unconscious motivations and conflicts as determinants of criminal behavior?

Behavioral perspective

Cognitive perspective

Psychoanalytic perspective

Humanistic perspective

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According to strain theory, what are the five modes of individual adaptation to the gap between societal goals and available means?

Conformity, innovation, ritualism, retreatism, rebellion

Acceptance, resistance, assimilation, accommodation, revolution

Obeying, challenging, embracing, ignoring, fighting

Adherence, modification, conformity, deviation, revolution

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In criminology, what does the Routine Activity Theory propose regarding crime?

Crime is a result of biological factors

Criminals have a unique set of personality traits

Crime occurs when three elements converge: motivated offenders, suitable targets, and lack of capable guardianship

Societal structures determine criminal behavior

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According to the labeling theory, what is the primary focus when studying criminal behavior?

Individual traits and characteristics

The impact of social institutions

The process of how individuals come to be labeled as deviant or criminal

The influence of economic factors

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What is the central concept of the General Strain Theory in criminology?

Criminal behavior is a result of biological determinants

Strain or stress leads to negative emotions, which can result in criminal behavior

Criminals possess unique personality traits

Social bonds are the primary deterrence to criminal conduct

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Who developed the concept of the 'criminal personality' and identified several personality traits associated with criminal behavior?

Albert Bandura

Hans Eysenck

Abraham Maslow

Philip Zimbardo

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Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits commonly associated with criminal behavior?

Conscientiousness

Agreeableness

Neuroticism

Spirituality

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#12

According to the Differential Association Theory, how do individuals learn criminal behavior?

Through genetic predisposition

Through punishment and rewards

Through interactions with others who provide definitions favorable to law violation

Through exposure to media influences

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Who developed the concept of 'neutralization techniques' to explain how individuals rationalize or justify their criminal behavior?

Walter Reckless

Edwin Sutherland

Travis Hirschi

Gresham Sykes and David Matza

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#14

According to the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), what are the key characteristics of psychopathy?

High levels of empathy and emotional intelligence

Superior problem-solving skills

Lack of empathy, impulsivity, and shallow emotions

Exceptional social conformity

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Psychological Factors in Criminology Quiz

Which psychological theory suggests that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions and associations?

Who proposed the Social Bond Theory, emphasizing the importance of social bonds in preventing criminal behavior?

According to the classical school of criminology, what is the primary purpose of punishment?

Who is known for developing the concept of 'anomie' as a condition of normlessness in society that leads to increased criminal behavior?

Which psychological perspective focuses on unconscious motivations and conflicts as determinants of criminal behavior?

According to strain theory, what are the five modes of individual adaptation to the gap between societal goals and available means?

In criminology, what does the Routine Activity Theory propose regarding crime?

According to the labeling theory, what is the primary focus when studying criminal behavior?

What is the central concept of the General Strain Theory in criminology?

Who developed the concept of the 'criminal personality' and identified several personality traits associated with criminal behavior?

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits commonly associated with criminal behavior?

According to the Differential Association Theory, how do individuals learn criminal behavior?

Who developed the concept of 'neutralization techniques' to explain how individuals rationalize or justify their criminal behavior?

According to the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), what are the key characteristics of psychopathy?

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