C106 - Crime & Place Review

What theory argues that crime occurs when a potential offender, a suitable target, and no guardian are present?

• The Becker Model of Criminal Behavior

• Routine Activity Theory

• Social Disorganization Theory

Which theory led to a shift in focus from the "kind of people" who commit crimes to the "kind of places" crime occurs?

• Collective Efficacy

• Place Theory

• Social Disorganization Theory

Economic theories of crime posit that, like goods and services, criminal activity is subject to rules of a market.

• True

• False

Broken Windows Theory argues that "one broken window is a symbol that no one cares, so breaking more costs nothing."

• True

• False

There are many constitutional concerns with Hot-Spot policing. Which amendments do these concerns relate to (select all that apply)?

• 14th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which of these is NOT a strategy guided by Broken Windows Theory:

• Addressing signs of physical disorder

• Community health services

• Getting Aggressive if needed

• Policing disorderly behavior

According to the economic theory of crime, the "equilibrium level of crime" in a place is where the:

• demand for crime = supply of victimization

• demand for protection = supply of crimes

• demand for victimization = supply of crimes

Becker's Model of Criminal Behavior states that: people will engage in crime if they believe it is in their interest to do so.

• True

• False

According to Becker's Model of Criminal Behavior, if "social stigma" increases, a person will be MORE likely to commit a crime.

• True

• False

If someone believes they will have a negative interaction, even if they don't offend, this will LOWER their opportunity cost.

• True

• False