CJ 305 Exam 3 Questions with
Complete Answers
Susan is very close to several of the teachers at her high school and has a good
relationship with her parents. After school one day, another student asks Susan if
she wants to go drink at a park nearby. Susan refuses to go because she does not
want her teachers or parents to find out and be disappointed. - ANSWER-
Attachment
Beth's parents are both law-abiding citizens, and she was raised to follow the rules in
both school and in society. Beth is with her friends one day and they decide to steal
someone's bicycle. Beth refuses because she does not want to break the law. -
ANSWER-Belief
Phil is in several advanced classes this semester and engages in track, soccer, and
choir. Some of his friends want to go to the mall and steal a new pair of shoes. Phil
does not go because he has practice and needs to study for an exam. - ANSWER-
Involvement
According to the General Theory of Crime (i.e., self-control theory), at what age does
someone's level of self-control become stable? - ANSWER-8
"Ben had a good relationship with his parents when he was little. His parents
divorced when he was 6. His mom started working two jobs and his dad moved out
of state. As Ben started school, he began skipping class, drinking alcohol, and spray-
painting local businesses. Anytime he was caught, he would deny responsibility."
How would drift theory explain Ben's behavior? - ANSWER-Because of his
stress/pressures in his life, he becomes delinquent and then uses defense
mechanisms (ex: deny responsibility) to justify his delinquency. He has the same
values as other law abiding individuals.
"Ben had a good relationship with his parents when he was little. His parents
divorced when he was 6. His mom started working two jobs and his dad moved out
of state. As Ben started school, he began skipping class, drinking alcohol, and spray-
painting local businesses. Anytime he was caught, he would deny responsibility."
How would containment theory explain Ben's behavior? - ANSWER-His self-concept
is not strong enough and is impulsive.
"Ben had a good relationship with his parents when he was little. His parents
divorced when he was 6. His mom started working two jobs and his dad moved out
of state. As Ben started school, he began skipping class, drinking alcohol, and spray-
painting local businesses. Anytime he was caught, he would deny responsibility."
How would social bond theory explain Ben's behavior? - ANSWER-He no longer has
, good attachment to his parents, which then leads him to not care if he disappoints
them.
"Ben had a good relationship with his parents when he was little. His parents
divorced when he was 6. His mom started working two jobs and his dad moved out
of state. As Ben started school, he began skipping class, drinking alcohol, and spray-
painting local businesses. Anytime he was caught, he would deny responsibility."
How would self-control theory explain Ben's behavior? - ANSWER-He doesn't care
about long-term consequence and is impulsive, seeks adventure, etc. - lower level of
self control.
Many adolescents engage in minor forms of delinquency when they are young and
then transition out during adulthood (i.e., aging-out phenomenon). How would
informal social control theory explain this pattern of behavior from childhood to
adulthood? - ANSWER-When one is younger, they don't have much social capital -
as one grows up, social capital (marriage, children, etc.) helps them stay away from
crime. Starts with weak attachments but the individual eventually grows out of it.
Many adolescents engage in minor forms of delinquency when they are young and
then transition out during adulthood (i.e., aging-out phenomenon). How would
Moffitt's life course theory explain this pattern? - ANSWER-Adolescent-limited
experience; biological/social gap during puberty.
Some individuals engage in criminal behavior throughout their entire life. How would
informal social control theory explain this pattern of behavior over the lifespan? -
ANSWER-Their social capital is low/weak, so they are still delinquent. Starts out with
weak attachments and continues with weak attachments.
Some individuals engage in criminal behavior throughout their entire life. How would
Moffitt's life course theory explain this pattern? - ANSWER-Life course persistent
(deficits, engage in crime at a young age, etc.)
How does labeling theory differ from more traditional perspectives on crime? -
ANSWER-Traditional examines influence of biological, psychological, social factors;
labeling conflicts views and focuses on the process of defining someone as
"criminal" and how that influences continuance of criminality
_________ is where individuals engage in minor forms of delinquent behavior, but
still view themselves as "normal". - ANSWER-Primary deviance
_________ is where individuals begin to internalize the "criminal" label and self-
identify with it as their master status. - ANSWER-Secondary deviance
__________ is where individuals are shown disapproval from the community for their
actions but are then brought back into the community as an equal member. -
ANSWER-Reintegrative shaming
____________ is where individuals are punished for their actions, creating a class of
outcasts. - ANSWER-Stigmatizing
Complete Answers
Susan is very close to several of the teachers at her high school and has a good
relationship with her parents. After school one day, another student asks Susan if
she wants to go drink at a park nearby. Susan refuses to go because she does not
want her teachers or parents to find out and be disappointed. - ANSWER-
Attachment
Beth's parents are both law-abiding citizens, and she was raised to follow the rules in
both school and in society. Beth is with her friends one day and they decide to steal
someone's bicycle. Beth refuses because she does not want to break the law. -
ANSWER-Belief
Phil is in several advanced classes this semester and engages in track, soccer, and
choir. Some of his friends want to go to the mall and steal a new pair of shoes. Phil
does not go because he has practice and needs to study for an exam. - ANSWER-
Involvement
According to the General Theory of Crime (i.e., self-control theory), at what age does
someone's level of self-control become stable? - ANSWER-8
"Ben had a good relationship with his parents when he was little. His parents
divorced when he was 6. His mom started working two jobs and his dad moved out
of state. As Ben started school, he began skipping class, drinking alcohol, and spray-
painting local businesses. Anytime he was caught, he would deny responsibility."
How would drift theory explain Ben's behavior? - ANSWER-Because of his
stress/pressures in his life, he becomes delinquent and then uses defense
mechanisms (ex: deny responsibility) to justify his delinquency. He has the same
values as other law abiding individuals.
"Ben had a good relationship with his parents when he was little. His parents
divorced when he was 6. His mom started working two jobs and his dad moved out
of state. As Ben started school, he began skipping class, drinking alcohol, and spray-
painting local businesses. Anytime he was caught, he would deny responsibility."
How would containment theory explain Ben's behavior? - ANSWER-His self-concept
is not strong enough and is impulsive.
"Ben had a good relationship with his parents when he was little. His parents
divorced when he was 6. His mom started working two jobs and his dad moved out
of state. As Ben started school, he began skipping class, drinking alcohol, and spray-
painting local businesses. Anytime he was caught, he would deny responsibility."
How would social bond theory explain Ben's behavior? - ANSWER-He no longer has
, good attachment to his parents, which then leads him to not care if he disappoints
them.
"Ben had a good relationship with his parents when he was little. His parents
divorced when he was 6. His mom started working two jobs and his dad moved out
of state. As Ben started school, he began skipping class, drinking alcohol, and spray-
painting local businesses. Anytime he was caught, he would deny responsibility."
How would self-control theory explain Ben's behavior? - ANSWER-He doesn't care
about long-term consequence and is impulsive, seeks adventure, etc. - lower level of
self control.
Many adolescents engage in minor forms of delinquency when they are young and
then transition out during adulthood (i.e., aging-out phenomenon). How would
informal social control theory explain this pattern of behavior from childhood to
adulthood? - ANSWER-When one is younger, they don't have much social capital -
as one grows up, social capital (marriage, children, etc.) helps them stay away from
crime. Starts with weak attachments but the individual eventually grows out of it.
Many adolescents engage in minor forms of delinquency when they are young and
then transition out during adulthood (i.e., aging-out phenomenon). How would
Moffitt's life course theory explain this pattern? - ANSWER-Adolescent-limited
experience; biological/social gap during puberty.
Some individuals engage in criminal behavior throughout their entire life. How would
informal social control theory explain this pattern of behavior over the lifespan? -
ANSWER-Their social capital is low/weak, so they are still delinquent. Starts out with
weak attachments and continues with weak attachments.
Some individuals engage in criminal behavior throughout their entire life. How would
Moffitt's life course theory explain this pattern? - ANSWER-Life course persistent
(deficits, engage in crime at a young age, etc.)
How does labeling theory differ from more traditional perspectives on crime? -
ANSWER-Traditional examines influence of biological, psychological, social factors;
labeling conflicts views and focuses on the process of defining someone as
"criminal" and how that influences continuance of criminality
_________ is where individuals engage in minor forms of delinquent behavior, but
still view themselves as "normal". - ANSWER-Primary deviance
_________ is where individuals begin to internalize the "criminal" label and self-
identify with it as their master status. - ANSWER-Secondary deviance
__________ is where individuals are shown disapproval from the community for their
actions but are then brought back into the community as an equal member. -
ANSWER-Reintegrative shaming
____________ is where individuals are punished for their actions, creating a class of
outcasts. - ANSWER-Stigmatizing
