Test Bank for Criminal Behavior: A
Psychological Approach, 11th Edition by
Curt R. Bartol & Anne M. Bartol –
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Questions and Answers |
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Psychology Exam Resource
Criminal behavior is best defined as: - ANSWER-an intentional act in violation of a
criminal code.
Psychological criminology focuses on how individual criminal behavior is: -
ANSWER-acquired, evoked, and maintained.
Which of the following is least consistent with the developmental approach in the
study of crime? - ANSWER-Obtaining a child's IQ score as he or she enters
adolescence
According to the author, our inability to prevent crime is largely due to: - ANSWER-
The complexity of the issue.
, The belief that most people deserve the misfortune that happens to them is
known as the: - ANSWER-just-world hypothesis
Which one of the following would psychological criminology be most concerned
with? - ANSWER-How violent individuals learn their aggressive behavior
____ is to positivist theory as ____ is to classical theory. - ANSWER-Determinism;
free will
The basic premise of strain theory is that crime occurs when: - ANSWER-There is a
discrepancy between the materialistic values and goals cherished in our society
and the availability of legitimate means for reaching these goals.
The most cited source of U.S. crime statistics is the Uniform Crime Reporting
Program. - ANSWER-True
The great majority of crime in the United States and other countries is neither
serious nor violent. - ANSWER-True
Sarah and Rebecca developed from a single egg, share the shame genes, and
currently live at 517 Huckleberry Lane, and attend the same school. They are
examples of: - ANSWER-Monozygotic, monochorionic, identical twins who share
an environment.
Concordance rate is usually expressed in: - ANSWER-Percentages
Psychological Approach, 11th Edition by
Curt R. Bartol & Anne M. Bartol –
Complete Chapters with Verified
Questions and Answers |
Comprehensive Criminology and
Psychology Exam Resource
Criminal behavior is best defined as: - ANSWER-an intentional act in violation of a
criminal code.
Psychological criminology focuses on how individual criminal behavior is: -
ANSWER-acquired, evoked, and maintained.
Which of the following is least consistent with the developmental approach in the
study of crime? - ANSWER-Obtaining a child's IQ score as he or she enters
adolescence
According to the author, our inability to prevent crime is largely due to: - ANSWER-
The complexity of the issue.
, The belief that most people deserve the misfortune that happens to them is
known as the: - ANSWER-just-world hypothesis
Which one of the following would psychological criminology be most concerned
with? - ANSWER-How violent individuals learn their aggressive behavior
____ is to positivist theory as ____ is to classical theory. - ANSWER-Determinism;
free will
The basic premise of strain theory is that crime occurs when: - ANSWER-There is a
discrepancy between the materialistic values and goals cherished in our society
and the availability of legitimate means for reaching these goals.
The most cited source of U.S. crime statistics is the Uniform Crime Reporting
Program. - ANSWER-True
The great majority of crime in the United States and other countries is neither
serious nor violent. - ANSWER-True
Sarah and Rebecca developed from a single egg, share the shame genes, and
currently live at 517 Huckleberry Lane, and attend the same school. They are
examples of: - ANSWER-Monozygotic, monochorionic, identical twins who share
an environment.
Concordance rate is usually expressed in: - ANSWER-Percentages
