PRE POST TEST LE4103: CRIME SOCIETY CHAPTER 1

What term refers to behavior that violates social norms? A) Law B) Deviance C) Compliance D) Conformity

• Law

• Deviance

• Compliance

• Conformity

What element of crime refers to the mental state of the offender at the time the crime was committed?

• Actus reus

• Corpus delicti

• Mens rea

• Novus actus interveniens

Which of the following is NOT considered a form of social change related to crime?

• Legislative reform

• Technological advancements

• Cultural shifts

• Genetic predispositions

Which element of crime refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes the offense?

• Mens rea

• Corpus delicti

• Actus reus

• Ignorantia juris non excusat

Which of the following is NOT an element of social disorganization?

• Poverty

• Residential mobility

• High population density

• Strong community bonds

Social disorganization theory emphasizes the impact of _____________________

• Individual choices

• Social structures

• Psychological factors

• Genetic predispositions

What is the definition of a crime?

• Any socially unacceptable behavior

• An act prohibited by law and punishable by the state

• An action that violates moral principles

• A behavior considered harmful by society

Who is considered a criminal?

• Anyone who behaves in a deviant manner

• Individuals convicted of breaking the law

• People who engage in morally wrong actions

• Those who violate social norms