Theories of Crime Quiz

According to Wilson and Herrnstein (1985), what is the main cause of crime?

• Economic inequality

• Lack of education

• Biological and social factors

• Poor parenting

According to Lea and Young, what is the root cause of crime?

• Biological determinism

• Relative deprivation

• Urbanization

• Lack of education

What is the main argument of Lea and Young regarding today's society and crime?

• Society is less aware of relative deprivation

• Society is more prosperous and more aware of relative deprivation

• Society is less influenced by media and advertising

• Society is more focused on individualism

What is the primary cause of crime according to Young (1999)?

• Economic instability

• Individualism

• Media influence

• Lack of education

What is the 'multi-agency approach' suggested by left realists?

• Involving only the police in crime control

• Involving various agencies such as local councils, social services, and housing

• Increasing the number of police officers

• Reducing the role of the community in crime control

What is the main focus of right realism in crime prevention?

• Improving housing and community facilities

• Tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime

• Reducing inequality and discrimination

• Increasing social welfare programs

What does left realism emphasize in terms of crime prevention?

• Individual responsibility and self-control

• Corporate crime and white-collar crime

• Social justice and reducing inequality

• Increasing police presence in high-crime areas

What is meant by 'relative deprivation' in the context of crime?

• The lack of basic necessities

• The feeling of being deprived compared to others

• The inability to access education

• The absence of law enforcement

What is a common criticism of the New Deal for unemployed youth?

• It led to an increase in crime rates

• It did not create permanent jobs

• It focused too much on corporate crime

• It ignored the needs of vulnerable groups

Which of the following is NOT a focus of left realism?

• Relative deprivation

• Subculture

• Marginalisation

• Individual responsibility