According to Wilson and Herrnstein’s crime and human nature view, a criminal incident occurs when an individual chooses criminal over conventional behavior. What factor influences this choice?

Criminology Chapter 9

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Social capital
Peer influence
A latent trait
Low self-control
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Gottfredson and Hirschi trace the root cause of poor self-control to inadequate child-rearing practices.
True
False
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Although criminal offenders are people predisposed to crime, they are not robots who commit crime without restraint. According to the general theory of crime, change in the frequency of criminal activity is a function of change in
environmental conditions.
one’s level of impulsivity.
criminal opportunity.
one’s level of self-control.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to latent trait theory, the propensity to commit crime is unstable, but the opportunity to commit crime remains stable over time.
True
False
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the general theory of crime, people who are risky and want immediate gratification possess
low self-control.
high self-esteem.
low self-esteem.
high self-control.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Criminal late starters are more likely to be involved in violent crimes.
True
False
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Latent trait theories hold that human development is controlled by a “master trait” present at birth or soon after.
True
False
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