CRIMSO2-MT QUIZ-BAC

What does the Concentric Zones Theory primarily explain?

• Why crime is lower in urban areas

• Why crime is often higher in certain neighborhoods

• The role of individual choices in crime

• The effects of education on crime rates

According to Shaw and McKay, what influences crime rates?

• Personal ambition

• Social factors like poverty and unemployment

• Individual behavior

• Government policies

What is considered more important in the Concentric Zones Theory?

• Individual characteristics

• Community environment

• Economic status

• Racial composition

What leads to weak social control in neighborhoods?

• Strong community ties

• Disorganization and lack of involvement

• High police presence

• Educational programs

What do Shaw and McKay suggest for reducing crime?

• Strengthening individual responsibility

• Improving living conditions and community bonding

• Increasing police arrests

• Implementing stricter laws

What does the Social Ecology Theory emphasize?

• Individual behavior as the sole cause of crime

• The impact of urban problems on crime rates

• Genetic predispositions to crime

• Historical factors influencing crime

Which of the following is a factor that can increase crime according to Social Ecology Theory?

• Strong community ties

• Fear of crime

• High employment rates

• Educational attainment

What does Social Ecology Theory suggest about crime?

• It is only a result of personal choices

• It is influenced by social dynamics and environment

• It is unrelated to community conditions

• It is solely determined by law enforcement

What do Strain Theories explain about criminal behavior?

• It results from genetic factors

• It arises from frustration in achieving societal goals

• It is solely a product of environmental influences

• It has no connection to societal values

What feeling can lead individuals to commit crimes according to Strain Theories?

• Happiness

• Strain

• Satisfaction

• Indifference