12. Differential association theory maintains that delinquency is motivated by political or legal processes.a. Trueb.False
13. Research has found that crimes appear to be intergenerational, suggesting that parental devianceinfluences delinquent behavior.
14. To offset moral constraints, youth may develop a distinct set of rationalizations for engaging indelinquent acts.
Multiple Choice16. Which theory views delinquency as the result of a youth’s dysfunctional or destructive relationshipwith the critical elements of socialization in his or her life—family, peers, schools, community—wherethe dysfunctionality causes the youth to see delinquency as a feasible alternative?
17. Which of the following theories links a youth’s engagement in delinquent acts to the struggle of beinglocked out of the economic mainstream, thereby creating anger and frustration and ultimately leading todelinquency?a. Social processb.Strainc. Social structured. Social disorganization
18. Cultural deviance combines the elements of what two theories?
19. The view that lower-class people form a separate culture with their own values and norms; and as aresult, sometimes come into conflict with conventional society is referred to as the:
20. What process refers to the transmission of subcultural values from one generation to the next?
21. The ability of communities to regulate the behavior of their residents through the influence ofcommunity institutions (i.e., family and school) is referred to as:a. Societalcollectivenessb.Collective efficacyc. Group cohesivenessd. Community control
QUESTION 101.When the values of a subculture clash with those of the dominantculture, this is called:culturaltransmissionculture clashculture conflictculturaldeviance
2 pointsQUESTION 111._______________________ theory views crime as a “normal” function ofmodern living.
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2 pointsQUESTION 121.________________________ is the process of passing on deviant traditionsand delinquent values from one from one generation to the next.
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2 pointsQUESTION 131.Oscar Lewis coined the term __________________ to describe feelings ofapathy, helplessness, and mistrust of institutions experienced by the urbanpoor.
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2 pointsQUESTION 141.According to the concept of ________________, if offenders are punishedseverely, the experience will convince them not to repeat their illegal acts.specificdeterrencegeneraldeterrenceretributionrestorativejustice
2 pointsQUESTION 151.“__________________”minors is the original early designation of youths whoviolate the law because of their minority status.
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2 pointsQUESTION 161.Relative deprivation refers to a sense of:
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hostility residents feel once their neighborhood is gentrifiednone of the above2 pointsQUESTION 171.The aging-out process of criminal behavior is also referred to as:
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2 pointsQUESTION 181.A great deal of juvenile delinquency is unknown to the police; theseunrecorded delinquent acts are referred to as______________________________.self-report dataobservationalrecordsdark figures ofcrimediversion cases
2 pointsQUESTION 191.__________________ is formed when youths develop a firm sense of whothey are and what they stand for.
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2 pointsQUESTION 201.The _______________, identified by Loeber and his associates, begins atan early age with stubborn behavior; it leads to defiance and then toauthority avoidance.
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