Introduction to Criminology
For criminologists, __________ behaviour is behaviour that does not conform to the social norms of society.
Deviant
Conformity
Relative
Civil or tort
Deviant
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Which criminal justice perspective emphasizes the efficient arrest and conviction of criminal offenders?A. Crime-control model
B. Due process model
C. Interactionist model
D. Administrative model
These theories highlight the role of human DNA, environmental contaminants, nutrition, hormones, physical trauma, and body chemistry in human cognition, feeling, and behaviour.
A. Classical School
B. Social process
C. Conflict
D. Psychobiology
These individuals are characterized by disordered or disjointed thinking in which the types of logical associations they make are atypical of other people.
A. Schizophrenics
B. Innovators
C. Ritualists
D. Fatalists
The conditions of a weak superego, sublimation, or a death wish being possible sources of criminal behaviour are part of what theory?
A. Anomie
B. Social learning
C. Primary deviance
D. Psychoanalysis
This theory posits that lifestyles significantly affect both the volume and type of crime found in any society and the risk of criminal victimization varies dramatically among the circumstances and locations in which people place themselves and their property.
A. Routine activities theory
B. Anomie
C. Positivism
D. Conflict theory
The pluralistic perspective suggests that behaviours are typically criminalized through
A. general agreement of members of society.
B. a political process
C. the existence of shared norms and values.
D. none of the above
If a person commits arson and the death of another results from it, even though s/he had no intent to cause the death of anyone, s/he may be charged with murder under the:
A. irresistible impulse doctrine
B. felony-murder doctrine
C. the Durham rule
D. direct responsibility rule
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