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Criminological theories Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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Criminological theories Exam 1Questions and Answers
Deterrence Theory - Answer-People will refrain from crime when there are sufficient
penalties for breaking the law
Deterrence Theory - Answer-Assumes all people are motivated to commit crime
Known, Swift, Severe, Certainty - Answer-4 punishments best to deter crime
Specific deterrence - Answer-Focuses more on the individual, punishment reduces the
crime of those specific people who are punished
General Deterrence - Answer-punishment deters crime among people in the general
population
Certainty - Answer-Deterrence theory: increasing the _________ of punishment may
reduce a moderate amount of crime
Deterrence Theory - Answer-Strengths of this theory:
Parsimonious, Provides a rationale for our CJ system, Logical
Deterrence Theory - Answer-Weaknesses of this theory:
Lack of evidence to support that it works, doesn't allow for other causes of crime,
punishment isn't usually swift or certain
Laws, punishments, law enforcement - Answer-What does deterrence theory suggest is
the best way to prevent crime?
Rational Choice Theory - Answer-Crime occurs after one has weighed the costs and
benefits of the crime
Rational Choice theory - Answer-Expected utility principle: people act to maximize
profits and minimize costs/losses
Rational Choice Theory - Answer-Theory: crime is a choice made by the offender
Increase the cost of crime - Answer-What does rational choice theory recommend to
reduce crime?
Routine Activities Theory - Answer-Crime involves a suitable target, motivated offender,
and absence of capable guardian
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