Criminology Theory Quiz

Which of the following is not a critical theory?

• New criminology

• Emergence of left realism

• Cultural criminology (green and convict criminology)

• Ultra-realism

Early left realism focused on which of the following in its research agenda?

• Cultural criminology

• Study of victimology

• Police corruption

• Criminal rehabilitation

Which aspect does restricted abolitionism aim to eliminate?

• Policing practices

• Prison sentences

• Specific parts of the criminal justice system

• Community service as punishment

Complete or general abolitionism advocates for the partial elimination of the criminal justice system.

• True

• False

Who is credited with "discovering" white-collar crime?

• Edwin H. Sutherland

• Robert K. Merton

• Robert Sampson

• Ronald Akers

According to the essential elements of white-collar crime, what is required of the offender?

• They must have a criminal record

• They must be of high status

• They must be financially poor

• They must be politically influential

One essential element of white-collar crime is that the offense must be occupationally based.

• True

• False

According to the routine activity theory, what are the three elements required for a criminal event to occur?

• Motivated offender, suitable target, presence of guardians

• Motivated victim, criminal opportunity, absence of legal consequences

• Motivated offender, absence of suitable target, guardianship intervention

• Suitable target, guardianship, absence of motivations

What is one of the key functions of place managers according to Eck's theory?

• Organize criminal activities

• Regulate emotions of potential offenders

• Control access to property

• Acquire illegal resources

According to updated rational choice theories, what is one way in which emotion influences decision-making related to crime?

• Emotions decrease the likelihood of crime due to increased rationality.

• Negative emotions can deter crime by increasing its perceived costs.

• Positive emotions always lead to criminal behavior.

• Emotions have no impact on criminal choices.