Introduction To Criminology Why Do They Do 2nd edition by Pamela J. Schram-Test Bank

Test Bank For Criminology Fundamentals: Exploring Motives 2nd edition by Pamela J. Schram

ISBN-1506379389 , ISBN-13:978-1506379388

1. The focus on scientific methods in criminology originated during the __________ and laid a foundation for ongoing developments.

a. mid 1700’s

*b. mid 1800’s

c. mid 1900’s

d. early 21st century

References:

Page 83; Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge

2. Scholars and educators realized that the Classical School and deterrence framework were inadequate in explaining what?

a. factors that can deter people from criminal activities

b. which individuals or groups are more prone to offending

c. reasons behind criminal behavior

*d. the pattern of crime distribution

References:

Page 83; Bloom’s Taxonomy: comprehension

3. ____________ is the perspective that considers individuals as lacking free will in controlling their behavior.

a. Classical School

*b. Positive School

c. Evolutionary theory

d. Neoclassical School

References:

Page 85; Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge

4. Various theories emerged in the mid 1800s focusing on identifying the populations most likely to engage in criminal acts. These theories were likely influenced by __________.

a. women’s rights

b. socioeconomic classes

*c. slavery

d. prisoner rights

References:

Page 85; Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge

5. Subsequent studies on craniometry showed _________ between skull/brain sizes and certain behavioral or personality traits.

*a. a minor correlation

b. a significant correlation

c. no correlation

d. an unclear correlation

References:

Page 85; Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge

6. The study of inferring human traits based on variations (bumps) in the skull.

a. craniometry

*b. phrenology

c. atavism

d. physiognomy

References:

Page 86; Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge

7. Darwin’s theories laid the foundation for what major scientific concept in understanding crime?

a. rational choice

b. craniometry

c. routine activities

*d. innate criminality

References:

Page 87; Bloom’s Taxonomy: comprehension

8. Modern scientific research suggests that the most crucial brain component related to criminal behavior in cases of trauma is the ____________.

a. occipital lobe

b. right temporal lobe

*c. left temporal lobe

d. frontal lobe

References:

Page 86; Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge

9. ____________ was credited with the initial attempt to formulate a scientific theory in criminological discourse.

a. Binet

b. Goddard

*c. Lombroso

d. Sheldon

References:

Page 87; Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge

10. The presence of more than ____ stigmata indicated an individual is atavistic and thus inherently inclined towards criminality.

a. 3

*b. 5

c. 7

d. 10

References:

Page 88; Bloom’s Taxonomy: knowledge

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