Theories of Legal Psychology

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Which theory of legal psychology emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in legal decision-making?

  1. Social Cognitive Theory

  2. Behavioral Theory

  3. Psychoanalytic Theory

  4. Biological Theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Cognitive Theory, proposed by Albert Bandura, focuses on the influence of cognitive processes, such as beliefs, attitudes, and expectations, on legal decision-making and behavior.

According to the Behavioral Theory of legal psychology, what is the primary factor influencing criminal behavior?

  1. Unconscious Drives

  2. Environmental Factors

  3. Classical Conditioning

  4. Operant Conditioning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Behavioral Theory, rooted in the work of B.F. Skinner, suggests that criminal behavior is shaped and maintained through operant conditioning, where positive or negative consequences reinforce or punish certain actions.

Which theory of legal psychology explores the influence of unconscious processes on legal behavior and decision-making?

  1. Social Cognitive Theory

  2. Behavioral Theory

  3. Psychoanalytic Theory

  4. Biological Theory


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Psychoanalytic Theory, developed by Sigmund Freud, delves into the unconscious mind and its impact on legal behavior, suggesting that early childhood experiences and unresolved conflicts shape an individual's legal attitudes and actions.

The Biological Theory of legal psychology primarily attributes criminal behavior to:

  1. Genetic Predispositions

  2. Social Learning

  3. Cognitive Biases

  4. Environmental Factors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biological Theory posits that genetic factors and biological characteristics, such as brain chemistry and neurotransmitters, play a significant role in shaping criminal behavior.

Which theory of legal psychology emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in shaping legal behavior and attitudes?

  1. Social Cognitive Theory

  2. Behavioral Theory

  3. Psychoanalytic Theory

  4. Socio-Cultural Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Socio-Cultural Theory, rooted in the works of scholars like Lev Vygotsky and Pierre Bourdieu, examines how social and cultural contexts influence legal behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

According to the Social Cognitive Theory, what are the three main factors influencing legal behavior?

  1. Personal Beliefs, Social Norms, Environmental Factors

  2. Unconscious Drives, Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning

  3. Genetic Predispositions, Brain Chemistry, Neurotransmitters

  4. Social Learning, Imitation, Modeling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Cognitive Theory proposes that personal beliefs, social norms, and environmental factors interact to shape legal behavior.

In the Behavioral Theory, what is the process by which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus through repeated pairing?

  1. Classical Conditioning

  2. Operant Conditioning

  3. Social Learning

  4. Cognitive Restructuring


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Classical Conditioning, as described by Ivan Pavlov, involves the association of a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus, leading to a conditioned response.

Which theory of legal psychology suggests that criminal behavior is a product of learned behaviors reinforced through positive or negative consequences?

  1. Social Cognitive Theory

  2. Behavioral Theory

  3. Psychoanalytic Theory

  4. Biological Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Behavioral Theory, rooted in the work of B.F. Skinner, proposes that criminal behavior is shaped and maintained through operant conditioning, where positive or negative consequences reinforce or punish certain actions.

According to the Psychoanalytic Theory, what is the primary unconscious conflict that drives criminal behavior?

  1. Oedipus Complex

  2. Electra Complex

  3. Id-Ego-Superego Conflict

  4. Thanatos-Eros Conflict


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Psychoanalytic Theory suggests that the conflict between the Id, Ego, and Superego within the unconscious mind can lead to criminal behavior.

The Biological Theory of legal psychology posits that criminal behavior is influenced by:

  1. Genetic Predispositions

  2. Social Learning

  3. Cognitive Biases

  4. Environmental Factors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biological Theory suggests that genetic factors and biological characteristics, such as brain chemistry and neurotransmitters, play a significant role in shaping criminal behavior.

Which theory of legal psychology emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in shaping legal behavior and attitudes?

  1. Social Cognitive Theory

  2. Behavioral Theory

  3. Psychoanalytic Theory

  4. Socio-Cultural Theory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Socio-Cultural Theory, rooted in the works of scholars like Lev Vygotsky and Pierre Bourdieu, examines how social and cultural contexts influence legal behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

According to the Social Cognitive Theory, what are the three main factors influencing legal behavior?

  1. Personal Beliefs, Social Norms, Environmental Factors

  2. Unconscious Drives, Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning

  3. Genetic Predispositions, Brain Chemistry, Neurotransmitters

  4. Social Learning, Imitation, Modeling


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Social Cognitive Theory proposes that personal beliefs, social norms, and environmental factors interact to shape legal behavior.

In the Behavioral Theory, what is the process by which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus through repeated pairing?

  1. Classical Conditioning

  2. Operant Conditioning

  3. Social Learning

  4. Cognitive Restructuring


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Classical Conditioning, as described by Ivan Pavlov, involves the association of a neutral stimulus with a meaningful stimulus, leading to a conditioned response.

Which theory of legal psychology suggests that criminal behavior is a product of learned behaviors reinforced through positive or negative consequences?

  1. Social Cognitive Theory

  2. Behavioral Theory

  3. Psychoanalytic Theory

  4. Biological Theory


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Behavioral Theory, rooted in the work of B.F. Skinner, proposes that criminal behavior is shaped and maintained through operant conditioning, where positive or negative consequences reinforce or punish certain actions.

According to the Psychoanalytic Theory, what is the primary unconscious conflict that drives criminal behavior?

  1. Oedipus Complex

  2. Electra Complex

  3. Id-Ego-Superego Conflict

  4. Thanatos-Eros Conflict


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Psychoanalytic Theory suggests that the conflict between the Id, Ego, and Superego within the unconscious mind can lead to criminal behavior.

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