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organized crime bosses b. heavy metal music
stars c. serial killers d. terrorists
Differential identification theory can help criminologists understand why some good kids, who have never (or only occasionally) participated in, say, gang activities, become delinquents. In this regard, which of the following may become role models for such kids? TERM 2
sexism d. institutionalized discrimination
DEFINITION 2 In Akerss Social Structure and Social Learning Model, ________ is a criminogenic condition. TERM 3
b. differential locations in a society
DEFINITION 3 In Akerss Social Structure and Social Learning Model, marital status is defined as one of the variables of ________. TERM 4
a. topless club/wild party
DEFINITION 4 According to differential association theory, someone may commit delinquent acts/crimes if he/she is expected by his/her friends to break the law. Which of the following is an ideal location for criminologists to observe the dynamics of peer pressure? TERM 5
a. the prospect of being promoted b. the
possibility of being punished c. the likelihood
of receiving salary increase d. the possibility
of becoming a national hero
DEFINITION 5 Which of the following can keep law enforcement agents (who, according to differential association theory, should become delinquents/criminals because of their frequent contacts with delinquents/criminals) from committing delinquent acts/crimes?
b. get even
Which of the following is a definition toward crime? TERM 7
c. evil, in one way or another, will be punished
DEFINITION 7 Which of the following is a definition against crime? TERM 8
b. Gabriel Tarde
DEFINITION 8 The three ALaws of Imitation@ are suggested by ________. TERM 9
a. personal traits
DEFINITION 9 In Akerss Social Structure and Social Learning Model, ________ will serve as the immediate context of learning. TERM 10
c. your financial debts are cancelled by a
credit company
DEFINITION 10 (C) 26. Which of the following is NOT a positive reinforcement/reward?
priority
According to Sutherland, the possible outcomes of differential association are determined by four variables B frequency, duration, intensity, and priority. Of those four variables, ________ refers to initial contact with delinquents/criminals. TERM 17
d. David Matza
DEFINITION 17 The concept of drifting is suggested by ________. TERM 18
b. adolescent years
DEFINITION 18 According to life course theory, learning delinquent/criminal behaviors during ________ may turn someone into a chronic offender (a low-level chronic or even a high-level chronic). TERM 19
a. rational/personal choice
DEFINITION 19 The process of drifting usually has something to do with ________. TERM 20
early parenthood b. deviant peers c. broken
family structure d. substance abuse
DEFINITION 20 Which of the following life event might turn adolescence- limiteds into low-level chronics?
