Sociological Criminality

What is the main concept behind Social Disorganization Theory?

• Crime and deviance are a result of the breakdown of social institutions and community control in disorganized neighborhoods.

• Social Disorganization Theory suggests that crime is a result of strong community ties

• Social Disorganization Theory argues that crime rates are higher in organized neighborhoods

• Social Disorganization Theory focuses on individual characteristics as the main cause of crime

According to Strain Theory, what causes individuals to engage in criminal behavior?

• Economic stability

• Strain or stress from the social environment

• Biological factors

• Positive reinforcement

What is a key sociological explanation for crime that focuses on social structures and institutions?

• Social Structure Theory

• Individual Choice Theory

• Psychological Theory of Crime

• Biological Theory of Crime

Which school of thought in sociology is associated with the study of urban environments and crime?

• Chicago School of Sociology

• Symbolic Interactionism School of Sociology

• Conflict Theory School of Sociology

• Functionalism School of Sociology

What does the Broken Windows Theory suggest about the relationship between disorder and crime?

• The Broken Windows Theory suggests that crime causes disorder, not the other way around.

• The Broken Windows Theory suggests that there is a direct relationship between disorder and crime, where visible signs of disorder can encourage criminal behavior.

• The Broken Windows Theory suggests that disorder has no impact on crime rates.

• The Broken Windows Theory suggests that only severe crimes are influenced by disorder.

How does the concept of Defensible Space relate to crime prevention?

• Defensible Space has no impact on crime prevention

• Defensible Space encourages criminal behavior by isolating individuals

• Defensible Space promotes overcrowding and chaos

• Defensible Space relates to crime prevention by creating environments that promote community engagement, surveillance, and territoriality, which in turn deter criminal behavior.

What is a deviance typology and how is it used to categorize different forms of deviant behavior?

• A deviance typology is a form of punishment for deviant behavior

• A deviance typology is a type of therapy for deviant behavior

• A deviance typology is a method to reward deviant behavior

• A deviance typology is a classification system used to categorize different forms of deviant behavior based on various criteria such as severity, frequency, and social context.

Define the term 'deviant' in the context of sociology and criminality.

• Behavior that violates social norms, values, or laws.

• Conduct that adheres strictly to legal regulations

• Actions that are universally accepted by society

• Behavior that aligns with social norms and values

What are the different types of relative deprivation that can lead to criminal behavior?

• economic deprivation, social deprivation, political deprivation, and cultural deprivation

• technological deprivation

• environmental deprivation

• emotional deprivation

Explain the Culture Conflict Theory and its role in understanding criminal behavior.

• The Culture Conflict Theory highlights the impact of cultural clashes on criminal behavior, particularly among marginalized groups.

• Culture Conflict Theory suggests that criminal behavior is solely influenced by genetics

• Culture Conflict Theory focuses on individual criminal behavior rather than cultural clashes

• Culture Conflict Theory argues that criminal behavior is a result of economic factors