Criminology Theories Quiz

Which criminology theory states that, 'participation in criminal activity is the result of a rational decision-making process by which the costs and benefits associated with crime are consciously weighed'. (Ie. An individual may decide to participate in criminal activity if the benefits of crime are determined to be greater than its costs).

• Behavior theory

• Biological Positivism

• Rational Choice Theory

• Psychological Positivism

To reduce crime, what would Rational Choice Theory suggest?

A. Increase the cost of crime

B. Increase the benefits of non-crime.

C. Reduce the benefits of crime.

D. Reduce the costs of non-crime.

• A & B

• C & D

• A & C

• B & D

• A, B, C & D

Cesare Lombroso is most well known for his studies of what?

• Eugenics

• A criminal's physical features

• Psychopaths

• Behavior Theory

Sigmund Freud pioneered which psychological theory?

• Psychoanalytic Theory

• Cognitive Theory

• Humanistic Theory

• Biological Theory

Freud proposed that humans have 3 aspects to their personality. Which of these is considered our primitive / impulsive aspect requiring instant gratification.

• Superego

• Ego

• Id

• Mojo

• Chimp

Albert Bandura pioneered Social Learning Theory (ie we lean and 'model' ourselves on significant others in our lives). What was his famous experiment?

• The ASCH Study

• Milgram's Experiment

• The Bobo Doll Experiment

• The Stanford Prison Experiment