Chapter 5 Quiz Answers Part 1

 Question 1
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Subcultural theories have been criticized for being ________.

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focused on the illicit activities of juvenile gangs
Correct Answer:

racist

 Question 2
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The most important contribution made by the ecological school is ________.

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the concept of the existence of deviant subcultures
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its claim that the community has a significant influence on behavior

 Question 3
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The average age for joining a gang, nationally, is approximately ________ years of age.

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13
Correct Answer:

13

 Question 4
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According to Agnew, strain theories generally describe all but which of the following forms of strain?

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the intentional presentation or threatened presentation of positively valued stimuli
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the intentional presentation or threatened presentation of positively valued stimuli

 Question 5
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The concept of ________ involves an individual openly rejecting what he wants but cannot achieve.

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reaction formation
Correct Answer:

reaction formation

 Question 6
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Which of the following types of emotion is NOT commonly found in a negative affective state?

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contentment
Correct Answer:

contentment

 Question 7
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________ theories suggest that crime is the end product of factors such as inappropriate socialization and social learning.

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Social process
Correct Answer:

Social process

 Question 8
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According to Merton, the ________ mode of adaptation involves rejecting culturally defined goals but accepting socially approved means.

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innovation
Correct Answer:

ritualism

 Question 9
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Which of the following was NOT one of the objectives of the Chicago Area Project?

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increase job and educational opportunities for delinquents
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increase job and educational opportunities for delinquents

 Question 10
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Which of the following types of strain is NOT likely to cause crime?

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strains associated with high levels of self-control
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strains associated with high levels of self-control

 Question 11
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The concentric zone research conducted by Park and Burgess identified Zone ________ as being in transition.

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III
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II

 Question 12
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________ are expectations for human behavior within a social group.

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Conduct norms
Correct Answer:

Conduct norms

 Question 13
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Which is the least common mode of adaptation, according to Merton?

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retreatism
Correct Answer:

retreatism

 Question 14
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The culture conflict perspective was most clearly expressed by ________.

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Thorsten Sellin
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Thorsten Sellin

 Question 15
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The classic statement of strain theory was developed by ________.

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Robert K. Merton
Correct Answer:

Robert K. Merton

 Question 16
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General strain theory was developed by ________.

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Robert Agnew
Correct Answer:

Robert Agnew

 Question 17
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Which focal concern involves the ability to con or outsmart others?

Selected Answer:

smartness
Correct Answer:

smartness

 Question 18
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According to Merton, which of the following is the mode of adaptation that typifies most middle- and upper-class individuals?

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conformity
Correct Answer:

conformity

 Question 19
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Claiming that the authorities are responsible for their own victimization is an example of the ________ technique of neutralization.

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condemning the condemners
Correct Answer:

condemning the condemners

 Question 20
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________ theories suggest that crime is the result of class struggle.

Selected Answer:

Conflict
Correct Answer:

Conflict