Quiz on Theories of Criminal Behavior

What do biological theories about crime primarily focus on?

• Cultural values

• Economic forces

• Inherited genes and brain structures

• Social structures

According to developmental life-course explanations, when does the process of crime begin?

• In adulthood

• At birth

• Before birth

• During adolescence

Which of the following is NOT a factor mentioned in biological theories of crime?

• Peer influence

• Environmental pollutants

• Low serotonin activity

• Malnutrition

What is a key aspect of the developmental-life course approach?

• Focus on genetic predisposition

• Analysis of economic status

• Identification of key developmental junctures

• Emphasis on punishment

Which psychological factor is highlighted in the development of criminal propensities?

• Cultural background

• Economic status

• Child-rearing practices

• Societal norms

What does sociological theory emphasize in relation to crime?

• Individual mental processes

• Cultural and social elements

• Economic conditions

• Biological factors

Which theory suggests that crime results from conflicts among social classes?

• Classical theory

• Conflict theory

• Biological theory

• Psychological theory

What is the main focus of critical theory in criminology?

• The role of genetics

• The oppression of less advantaged groups

• The psychological state of criminals

• The economic factors influencing crime

Who is considered the father of modern criminology?

• Edwin Sutherland

• Jeremy Bentham

• William Sheldon

• Cesare Lombroso

What does neoclassical crime theory emphasize?

• The social construction of criminality

• The biological basis of crime

• Individual differences among perpetrators

• Uniform punishment for all criminals