ADJ 107 midterm Exam Prep Test Questions Solved 100% Correct
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ADJ 107
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ADJ 107
Victim Impact Statements - ANSWER ________ are the most effective means of
communication from the victim to the judge or jury.
Just Desserts model - ANSWER The _______ model states an offender deserves the
punishment they receive because they committed a criminal act. Punishments should
be prop...
ADJ 107 midterm Exam Prep Test
Questions Solved 100% Correct
Victim Impact Statements - ANSWER ________ are the most effective means of
communication from the victim to the judge or jury.
Just Desserts model - ANSWER The _______ model states an offender deserves the
punishment they receive because they committed a criminal act. Punishments should
be proportionate to the seriousness of the offense committed and due process rights
must be followed.
Consensus - ANSWER The _______ perspective holds laws should be endorsed in order
to criminalize certain types of behavior; examines the social harm done by
certain behaviors and must be controlled
Conflict - ANSWER The _______ perspective depicts society as a collection of diverse
groups business owners, workers, professionals, students who are in constant and
continuing conflict.
Sleep, concentration, and anxiety are common problems associated with PTSD; 1-2% -
ANSWER Post-traumatic stress disorder is accompanied by feelings of alienation or
detachment from a social environment. _____, _____, and ______ are common
problems associated with PTSD. One study found between___ and ___ percent of
all Americans experience some form of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.
Egalitarian Family - ANSWER A _______ is a family arrangement in which power is
shared more-or-less equally by both the wife and the husband.
Patriarchal Family - ANSWER A ________ is a family in which the father is considered
head of household; this is true regardless of which parent is the primary breadwinner.
, Victimology - ANSWER _____ is the study of victim(s) of a particular offender. Based on
the number of victims, criminologists must study victimization in order to
obtain valuable insight on crime.
Social Bond theory (Hirschi) - ANSWER According to the ________ (Hirschi), crime or
delinquency occurs when the bond between an individual and a social group is
absent, weakened, or broken.
Attachment - ANSWER In Hirschi's Social Bond theory, _______ refers to an individual's
shared interest with others.
Without it a person may not recognize social norms. The most significant type is one's
parents; however, peers and schools are also recognized as important.
Not all equal
Change over time
How change impacts criminality or modes of criminality
Doesn't explain adult offenders, only adolescents
Too simplistic - ANSWER What are the critiques of Social bond theory?
High unemployment
High school dropout rates
Deteriorated housing
Low-income levels,
Residential mobility
Large numbers of single-parent households - ANSWER Indicators of
social disorganization include:
1. ______ unemployment
2. High school ____ rates
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