STRAIN THEORY
This theorist developed Strain Theory.
A. Travis Hirschi
B. Robert Merton
C. Howard Becker
D. Albert Bandura
B. Robert Merton
This theory argues behavior is learned by observing others.
A. Control Theory
B. Labeling Theory
C. Social Learning Theory
D. Strain Theory
C. Social Learning Theory
This theory says crime is learned through interaction.
A. Strain Theory
B. Differential Association
C. Control Theory
D. Labeling Theory
B. Differential Association
This theory asks why people do NOT commit crime.
A. Labeling Theory
B. Control Theory
C. Strain Theory
D. Social Learning Theory
B. Control Theory
This theory focuses on society’s reaction to crime.
A. Control Theory
B. Labeling Theory
C. Strain Theory
D. Social Learning Theory
B. Labeling Theory
Strain occurs when there is a gap between:
A. Law and punishment
B. Goals and means
C. Rich and poor
D. Crime and justice
B. Goals and means
Who developed Social Learning Theory?
A. Bandura
B. Merton
C. Hirschi
D. Becker
A. Bandura
Who created this theory?
A. Sutherland
B. Bandura
C. Hirschi
D. Merton
A. Sutherland
Who developed this theory?
A. Becker
B. Merton
C. Hirschi
D. Bandura
C. Hirschi
Who is associated with this theory?
A. Hirschi
B. Becker
C. Merton
D. Sutherland
B. Becker
This type of strain involves wanting success but lacking legal ways to achieve it.
A. Cultural strain
B. Emotional strain
C. Structural strain
D. Economic strain
D. Economic strain
The Bobo Doll experiment showed:
A. Crime is genetic
B. Children imitate behavior
C. Crime is caused by poverty
D. Labels cause crime
B. Children imitate behavior
People learn crime from:
A. The government
B. Media only
C. Close relationships
D. Random strangers
C. Close relationships
Crime happens when what is weak?
A. Intelligence
B. Social bonds
C. Laws
D. Wealth
B. Social bonds
A “criminal” label can lead to:
A. Wealth
B. Success
C. Deviant identity
D. Law reform
C. Deviant identity
Which is NOT one of Merton’s adaptations?
A. Innovation
B. Retreatism
C. Observation
D. Rebellion
C. Observation
Which is NOT a key process in this theory?
A. Observation
B. Imitation
C. Reinforcement
D. Punishment by law
D. Punishment by law
If someone hears more pro-crime attitudes, they will likely:
A. Avoid crime
B. Commit crime
C. Call police
D. Move away
B. Commit crime
Which is NOT one of the four social bonds?
A. Attachment
B. Commitment
C. Observation
D. Belief
C. Observation
Primary deviance means:
A. Serious crime
B. First-time deviance
C. Repeated crime
D. Punishment
B. First-time deviance
Strain Theory sees crime as a response to:
A. Poor parenting
B. Inequality
C. Biology
D. Mental illness
B. Inequality
Positive reinforcement means:
A. Being punished
B. Being ignored
C. Being rewarded
D. Being labeled
C. Being rewarded
Frequency and intensity refer to:
A. Punishment levels
B. Exposure to criminal ideas
C. Court decisions
D. Police presence
B. Exposure to criminal ideas
Attachment refers to:
A. Emotional connections
B. Money
C. Punishment
D. Labels
A. Emotional connections
Secondary deviance occurs when:
A. Crime is accidental
B. Label is accepted
C. Law is broken once
D. Police intervene
B. Label is accepted
Which scenario best represents strain?
A. Copying a friend’s behavior
B. Being labeled a criminal
C. Stealing due to lack of opportunity
D. Avoiding crime due to strong family ties
C. Stealing due to lack of opportunity
Which example fits Social Learning Theory best?
A. A teen steals after watching older friends do it
B. A person commits crime due to poverty
C. A student avoids crime due to strong values
D. A person is labeled a criminal
A. A teen steals after watching older friends do it
Which example fits best?
A. A student studies hard to succeed
B. A teen joins a gang and learns crime
C. A person is labeled deviant
D. A person avoids crime due to family
B. A teen joins a gang and learns crime
Which example fits Control Theory best?
A. Crime due to poverty
B. Crime learned from friends
C. Avoiding crime to not disappoint family
D. Being labeled as deviant
C. Avoiding crime to not disappoint family
Which example fits best?
A. Crime due to poverty
B. Crime learned from friends
C. A student labeled “bad” continues misbehaving
D. Avoiding crime due to strong bonds
C. A student labeled “bad” continues misbehaving