CHP 3: THEORY OF CRIME PS3134 (CRIMINOLOGY)

Which criminological perspective emphasizes the role of rational decision-making in criminal behavior?

• Classical perspective

• Biological perspective Psychological perspective

• Psychological perspective

• Social disorganization perspective

The positivist perspective of crime emphasizes the influence of which factors?

• Biological, psychological, and social factors

• Economic and political factors only

• Cultural and environmental factors only

• Biological factors only

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the positivist perspective of crime?

• Emphasis on biological, psychological, and social factors

• Focus on individual choice and rational decision-making

• Use of scientific research methods

• Emphasis on intervention and rehabilitation

According to the classical perspective, what is the primary purpose of punishment?

• Rehabilitation

• Deterrence

• Retribution

• Social integration

Which theory emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and unresolved childhood experiences in criminal behavior?

• Strain theory

• Behavioral theory

• Psychodynamic theory

• Social learning theory

According to the Classical Theory of Crime, how should an offender be punished?

• Swiftly

• Severely

• Harshly

• All of the above

Why does someone commit a crime, according to the Classical Theory of Crime?

• Biological Factors

• Social Pressures

• Free Will

• Family Issues

This theory states that body type determines criminal behavior.

• Atavism

• Somatotyping

• Physiology

• Positivism

This man is considered the father of modern psychology. His studies on dreams and the unconscious mind are still effective today.

• Pavlov

• Lombardio

• Freud

• Shelton

According to Freud, this is the first part of self to develop. "The Devil," it relies on selfishness, instant gratification, and pleasures.

• Id

• Ego

• Superego