Crime

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Which theory posits that crime is a result of a rational calculation of costs and benefits by individuals?

  1. Routine Activity Theory

  2. Social Disorganization Theory

  3. Rational Choice Theory

  4. Social Learning Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rational Choice Theory suggests that individuals engage in criminal behavior after weighing the potential rewards and punishments associated with the act.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals become involved in criminal behavior?

  1. Criminalization

  2. Victimization

  3. Desistance

  4. Labeling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Labeling theory emphasizes the role of societal labels and reactions in shaping an individual's criminal identity and behavior.

Which type of crime involves the use of force or the threat of force to obtain property or cause harm?

  1. Property Crime

  2. Violent Crime

  3. White-Collar Crime

  4. Organized Crime


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Violent crimes are characterized by the use of force or the threat of force, resulting in physical harm or the fear of harm.

What is the term used to describe the illegal activities of businesses and corporations that result in financial gain?

  1. Property Crime

  2. Violent Crime

  3. White-Collar Crime

  4. Organized Crime


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

White-collar crimes are nonviolent crimes committed by individuals in the course of their occupational roles, often involving fraud, embezzlement, or insider trading.

Which theory suggests that crime is a result of social and economic inequalities that create strain and frustration among individuals?

  1. Routine Activity Theory

  2. Social Disorganization Theory

  3. Rational Choice Theory

  4. Social Learning Theory


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Strain theory posits that crime is a response to the strain experienced by individuals who are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate means.

What is the term used to describe the illegal activities of criminal organizations that engage in systematic and large-scale criminal operations?

  1. Property Crime

  2. Violent Crime

  3. White-Collar Crime

  4. Organized Crime


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Organized crime involves the activities of criminal organizations that engage in illegal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and extortion.

Which theory suggests that crime is a learned behavior acquired through interactions with others?

  1. Routine Activity Theory

  2. Social Disorganization Theory

  3. Rational Choice Theory

  4. Social Learning Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social learning theory emphasizes the role of learning and imitation in the development of criminal behavior.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals gradually reduce or cease their involvement in criminal behavior?

  1. Criminalization

  2. Victimization

  3. Desistance

  4. Labeling


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Desistance refers to the process by which individuals disengage from criminal behavior and adopt more conventional lifestyles.

Which theory suggests that crime is a result of the breakdown of social bonds and the lack of social control in communities?

  1. Routine Activity Theory

  2. Social Disorganization Theory

  3. Rational Choice Theory

  4. Social Learning Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social disorganization theory emphasizes the role of weak social bonds and the lack of social control in promoting crime.

What is the term used to describe the illegal activities that involve the production, distribution, and sale of illegal drugs?

  1. Property Crime

  2. Violent Crime

  3. White-Collar Crime

  4. Drug Crime


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drug crimes involve the illegal activities related to the production, distribution, and sale of controlled substances.

Which theory suggests that crime is a result of routine activities and the convergence of motivated offenders, suitable targets, and the absence of capable guardians?

  1. Routine Activity Theory

  2. Social Disorganization Theory

  3. Rational Choice Theory

  4. Social Learning Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Routine activity theory emphasizes the importance of routine activities, suitable targets, and the absence of capable guardians in explaining crime.

What is the term used to describe the illegal activities that involve the use of deception or fraud to obtain money or property?

  1. Property Crime

  2. Violent Crime

  3. White-Collar Crime

  4. Fraud


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fraud involves the use of deception or misrepresentation to obtain money or property from others.

Which theory suggests that crime is a result of the differential association with criminal values and behaviors?

  1. Routine Activity Theory

  2. Social Disorganization Theory

  3. Rational Choice Theory

  4. Differential Association Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Differential association theory emphasizes the role of learning criminal values and behaviors through interactions with others.

What is the term used to describe the illegal activities that involve the theft or destruction of property?

  1. Property Crime

  2. Violent Crime

  3. White-Collar Crime

  4. Organized Crime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Property crimes involve the illegal activities that result in the theft or destruction of property.

Which theory suggests that crime is a result of the unequal distribution of power and resources in society?

  1. Routine Activity Theory

  2. Social Disorganization Theory

  3. Rational Choice Theory

  4. Conflict Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conflict theory emphasizes the role of power and resource inequalities in promoting crime.

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