Criminology Practice Questions — Set 10

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a 'Psychological' theory of crime?

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Psychoanalytic Theory focuses on internal mental conflicts.

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Atavism focuses on the biological traits of born criminals.

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Social Disorganization focuses on the neighborhood environment.

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Labeling Theory focuses on the social reaction to deviance.

Question 2

What is the primary role of the 'Corrections' pillar in the PCJS?

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To carry out the punishment and rehabilitate the offender.

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To represent the victim during the formal court proceedings.

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To write the national laws that define what acts are a crime.

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To find out if a suspect is telling the truth during a trial.

Question 3

What is 'Social Conflict' theory in the study of modern crime?

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The view that laws are created by those in power for interests.

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The belief that every person in society agrees on what is right.

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The study of how people solve arguments without any violence.

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The idea that crime is caused by defects in the human brain.

Question 4

According to Choice Theory, what is the best way to stop crime?

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Increasing the certainty, speed, and severity of punishment.

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Giving every person in the entire country free counseling.

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Moving the people from the large cities to the countryside.

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Improving the diet and nutrition of the entire population.

Question 5

What is 'Lifestyle Theory' in the field of Victimology?

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The idea that certain habits increase the risk of victimization.

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The belief that victims are responsible for every single crime.

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The study of how much money a victim spends every month.

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The study of the fashion and clothing choices of criminals.

Question 6

In Labeling Theory, what is the role of a 'Moral Entrepreneur'?

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Groups who campaign to have a behavior defined as a crime.

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A person who sells religious books and magazines for profit.

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A criminal who tries to justify their actions using morality.

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A judge who gives very fair sentences to every single person.

Question 7

What is the 'Functionalist' perspective on the role of crime?

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The view that crime is normal and helps define boundaries.

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The study of how the human brain functions during a crime.

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The idea that only very functional people can commit a crime.

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The belief that crime has no purpose and must be eliminated.

Question 8

What is the definition of 'Specific Deterrence'?

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A punishment designed to prevent one person from re-offending.

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The use of a specific type of weapon by the national police.

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Using a specific type of jail for a specific type of crime.

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A law that only applies to a specific group of people in city.

Question 9

What is the primary role of the 'Prosecution' pillar in the PCJS?

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To evaluate evidence and represent the state in the court.

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To arrest the suspects and gather all the physical evidence.

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To supervise the activities of the convicted inmates in jail.

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To conduct the trial and decide if the suspect is truly guilty.