PRE-POST TEST CHAPTER 2 CRIME SOCIETY

Which criminological perspective emphasizes the role of rational decision-making in criminal behavior?

• Classical perspective

• Biological perspective Psychological perspective

• Psychological perspective

• Social disorganization perspective

The positivist perspective of crime emphasizes the influence of which factors?

• Biological, psychological, and social factors

• Economic and political factors only

• Cultural and environmental factors only

• Biological factors only

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the positivist perspective of crime?

• Emphasis on biological, psychological, and social factors

• Focus on individual choice and rational decision-making

• Use of scientific research methods

• Emphasis on intervention and rehabilitation

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

• Rehabilitation

• Deterrence

• Retribution

• Social integration

Which theory emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and unresolved childhood experiences in criminal behavior?

• Strain theory

• Behavioral theory

• Psychodynamic theory

• Social learning theory

Which theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior, including criminal behavior?

• Labeling theory

• Strain theory

• Social learning theory

• Social control theory

Strain theory suggests that crime often results from:

• Lack of socialization

• Lack of moral values

• Discrepancies between cultural goals and institutionalized means

• Overemphasis on law enforcement