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Mathematical Models of Criminal Behavior

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Which of the following is a key assumption of the rational choice theory of crime?

  1. Criminals are always rational and make decisions based on a cost-benefit analysis.

  2. Criminals are always irrational and make decisions based on emotions.

  3. Criminals are always influenced by their environment and make decisions based on social norms.

  4. Criminals are always influenced by their genetics and make decisions based on biological factors.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rational choice theory of crime assumes that criminals are rational actors who weigh the costs and benefits of committing a crime before making a decision.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the social learning theory of crime?

  1. Criminals learn criminal behavior through observation and imitation of others.

  2. Criminals learn criminal behavior through reinforcement and punishment.

  3. Criminals learn criminal behavior through biological factors.

  4. Criminals learn criminal behavior through psychological factors.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The social learning theory of crime assumes that criminals learn criminal behavior through observation and imitation of others, particularly those who are close to them, such as family members, friends, and peers.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the routine activities theory of crime?

  1. Crime is more likely to occur when there is a motivated offender, a suitable target, and a lack of guardianship.

  2. Crime is more likely to occur when there is a lack of social control.

  3. Crime is more likely to occur when there is a high level of poverty and inequality.

  4. Crime is more likely to occur when there is a high level of unemployment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The routine activities theory of crime assumes that crime is more likely to occur when there is a motivated offender, a suitable target, and a lack of guardianship.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the general strain theory of crime?

  1. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals experience strain or stress.

  2. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals have low self-control.

  3. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals are exposed to negative life events.

  4. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals have a history of criminal behavior.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The general strain theory of crime assumes that crime is more likely to occur when individuals experience strain or stress, such as financial problems, job loss, or relationship problems.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the differential association theory of crime?

  1. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals associate with criminals.

  2. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals are exposed to criminal values and beliefs.

  3. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals are exposed to negative life events.

  4. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals have a history of criminal behavior.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The differential association theory of crime assumes that crime is more likely to occur when individuals associate with criminals, who teach them criminal values and beliefs.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the labeling theory of crime?

  1. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals are labeled as criminals.

  2. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals are stigmatized.

  3. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals are discriminated against.

  4. Crime is more likely to occur when individuals are excluded from society.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The labeling theory of crime assumes that crime is more likely to occur when individuals are labeled as criminals, as this can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies and negative social consequences.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the conflict theory of crime?

  1. Crime is more likely to occur when there is a conflict between different social groups.

  2. Crime is more likely to occur when there is a lack of social control.

  3. Crime is more likely to occur when there is a high level of poverty and inequality.

  4. Crime is more likely to occur when there is a high level of unemployment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The conflict theory of crime assumes that crime is more likely to occur when there is a conflict between different social groups, such as the wealthy and the poor, or the powerful and the powerless.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the feminist theory of crime?

  1. Crime is more likely to occur when women are discriminated against.

  2. Crime is more likely to occur when women are subjected to violence.

  3. Crime is more likely to occur when women are denied opportunities.

  4. Crime is more likely to occur when women are underrepresented in positions of power.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The feminist theory of crime assumes that crime is more likely to occur when women are discriminated against, as this can lead to poverty, unemployment, and other social problems that can contribute to crime.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the ecological theory of crime?

  1. Crime is more likely to occur in areas with high levels of poverty and inequality.

  2. Crime is more likely to occur in areas with high levels of unemployment.

  3. Crime is more likely to occur in areas with high levels of social disorganization.

  4. Crime is more likely to occur in areas with high levels of crime.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ecological theory of crime assumes that crime is more likely to occur in areas with high levels of poverty and inequality, as these conditions can lead to social problems that can contribute to crime.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the situational crime prevention theory?

  1. Crime can be prevented by reducing opportunities for crime.

  2. Crime can be prevented by increasing the risk of being caught.

  3. Crime can be prevented by changing the social and environmental conditions that contribute to crime.

  4. Crime can be prevented by educating people about the consequences of crime.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The situational crime prevention theory assumes that crime can be prevented by reducing opportunities for crime, such as by improving security measures, increasing surveillance, and reducing the availability of targets.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the restorative justice theory?

  1. Crime can be prevented by addressing the underlying causes of crime.

  2. Crime can be prevented by holding offenders accountable for their actions.

  3. Crime can be prevented by repairing the harm caused by crime.

  4. Crime can be prevented by reintegrating offenders into society.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The restorative justice theory assumes that crime can be prevented by repairing the harm caused by crime, such as by providing restitution to victims and facilitating dialogue between offenders and victims.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the problem-oriented policing theory?

  1. Crime can be prevented by identifying and addressing the underlying problems that contribute to crime.

  2. Crime can be prevented by increasing police presence in high-crime areas.

  3. Crime can be prevented by cracking down on crime.

  4. Crime can be prevented by educating people about the consequences of crime.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The problem-oriented policing theory assumes that crime can be prevented by identifying and addressing the underlying problems that contribute to crime, such as poverty, unemployment, and lack of education.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the community policing theory?

  1. Crime can be prevented by building relationships between police officers and the community.

  2. Crime can be prevented by increasing police presence in high-crime areas.

  3. Crime can be prevented by cracking down on crime.

  4. Crime can be prevented by educating people about the consequences of crime.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The community policing theory assumes that crime can be prevented by building relationships between police officers and the community, as this can help to identify and address the underlying problems that contribute to crime.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the zero-tolerance policing theory?

  1. Crime can be prevented by cracking down on all forms of crime, no matter how minor.

  2. Crime can be prevented by increasing police presence in high-crime areas.

  3. Crime can be prevented by addressing the underlying problems that contribute to crime.

  4. Crime can be prevented by educating people about the consequences of crime.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The zero-tolerance policing theory assumes that crime can be prevented by cracking down on all forms of crime, no matter how minor, as this can send a message that crime will not be tolerated.

Which of the following is a key assumption of the broken windows theory?

  1. Crime is more likely to occur in areas with physical signs of disorder, such as broken windows.

  2. Crime is more likely to occur in areas with high levels of poverty and inequality.

  3. Crime is more likely to occur in areas with high levels of unemployment.

  4. Crime is more likely to occur in areas with high levels of social disorganization.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The broken windows theory assumes that crime is more likely to occur in areas with physical signs of disorder, such as broken windows, as this can create a sense of lawlessness and disorder that can encourage crime.

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