Question 1

Classical theory derives from ideas and writings of early ________ philosophy.

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Question 2

_______________ deterrence focuses on reducing crime rates versus individual recidivism.

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General

Question 3

Which philosopher believed that the function of the criminal law should be social harm prevention rather than moral retribution?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hobbes
B)   Bentham
C)   Beccaria
D)   VoltaireE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Classical theory forms the logical foundation for contemporary rational choice theory?

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Beccaria believed that maximizing certainty and swiftness is more important than increasing the severity of punishments because the latter may result in irrational brutality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which movement corresponded with scientific advances in biology, botany, and other medical sciences?

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A)   Deterrence
B)   Positivist
C)   Marxist
D)   ClassicalE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Classical theory is NOT a viable and/or useful theory for explaining many crime patterns, and should certainly not be used to develop any crime control policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_______________ rejects the assumptions of free will and rational choice.

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The answer of _______________ rejects the assumptions of free will...

Question 9

How is it that classical theory constitutes one of the oldest yet also one of the most contemporary explanations for crime?

Accepted Answer

• Derives from ideas and writings of ear...

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an element of the deterrence framework?

Accepted Answer

A)   Severity
B)   Somatotyping
C)   Swiftness
D)   CertaintyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Anecdotal studies are those which rely upon interviews and the like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Beccaria failed to recognize or expand upon the importance of what, regarding deterrence?

Accepted Answer

A)   The distinctions between motivation and free will in the model of human nature
B)   The critical role of perceptions as the subjective basis of deterrence
C)   Reducing recidivism (specific deterrence)  v. reducing crime rates (general deterrence) 
D)   Supportive empirical studies v. those which were ambiguous or inconclusiveE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Identify and describe the three characteristics that determine the deterrent effectiveness of a punishment. Also, identify which of the characteristics, if any, hold more importance than the others.

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• Certainty-probability that this misdeed will be detected and punished
• Celerity-the swiftness with which punishment follows the criminal deed
• Severity-the painfulness or unpleasantness of the punishing outcome
• To achieve maximum deterrence, a punishment needs to be unpleasant, certain, and swift
• Maximizing certainty and swiftness is more important for deterrence than severity 
• Prioritizing severity may result in irrational brutality and have counterproductive effects on crime, inviting defiance, revenge, and even martyrdom

Question 14

Explain the idea of deterrence as Beccaria conceived of it, and what points you think make up the strengths/weaknesses of those ideas.

Accepted Answer

• Rational human nature
• Enlightened ju...

Question 15

Punishing an offender for a DUI by sentencing him/her to 30 days in jail is trying to realize what goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   General deterrence
B)   Restorative justice
C)   Specific deterrence
D)   None of the aboveE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 16

Match the sociological ideas to its description.
-Social Contract

Accepted Answer

A)   One of the oldest explanations of crime that continues to influence law and social control in society
B)   People's sacrifice of some personal freedom in exchange for governmental protection
C)   Revised version of classical theory that emphasizes deterrence and punishment
D)   Prevention of a certain act or actsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following concepts relates to recognizing environmental and biological restraints on decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A)   Soft determinism
B)   Bounded free will
C)   Labeling
D)   HedonismE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

What was the conclusion drawn from Martinson's 1974 report?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deterrence works
B)   Rehabilitation works
C)   Nothing works
D)   Incapacitation worksE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes irrationality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the sociological ideas to its description.
-Deterrence Theory

Accepted Answer

A)   One of the oldest explanations of crime that continues to influence law and social control in society
B)   People's sacrifice of some personal freedom in exchange for governmental protection
C)   Revised version of classical theory that emphasizes deterrence and punishment
D)   Prevention of a certain act or actsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Classical theory derives from ideas and writings of early ________ philosophy.

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_______________ deterrence focuses on reducing crime rates versus individual recidivism.

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General

Which philosopher believed that the function of the criminal law should be social harm prevention rather than moral retribution?

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Classical theory forms the logical foundation for contemporary rational choice theory?

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Beccaria believed that maximizing certainty and swiftness is more important than increasing the severity of punishments because the latter may result in irrational brutality.

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Which movement corresponded with scientific advances in biology, botany, and other medical sciences?

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Classical theory is NOT a viable and/or useful theory for explaining many crime patterns, and should certainly not be used to develop any crime control policies.

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_______________ rejects the assumptions of free will and rational choice.

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How is it that classical theory constitutes one of the oldest yet also one of the most contemporary explanations for crime?

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Which of the following is NOT an element of the deterrence framework?

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Anecdotal studies are those which rely upon interviews and the like.

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Beccaria failed to recognize or expand upon the importance of what, regarding deterrence?

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Identify and describe the three characteristics that determine the deterrent effectiveness of a punishment. Also, identify which of the characteristics, if any, hold more importance than the others.

Explain the idea of deterrence as Beccaria conceived of it, and what points you think make up the strengths/weaknesses of those ideas.

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• Enlightened ju...
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Punishing an offender for a DUI by sentencing him/her to 30 days in jail is trying to realize what goal?

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Match the sociological ideas to its description. -Social Contract

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Which of the following concepts relates to recognizing environmental and biological restraints on decision-making?

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What was the conclusion drawn from Martinson's 1974 report?

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Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes irrationality.

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Match the sociological ideas to its description. -Deterrence Theory

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_______________ deterrence focuses on reducing crime rates versus individual recidivism.

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Which philosopher believed that the function of the criminal law should be social harm prevention rather than moral retribution?

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Classical theory forms the logical foundation for contemporary rational choice theory?

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Beccaria believed that maximizing certainty and swiftness is more important than increasing the severity of punishments because the latter may result in irrational brutality.

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Which movement corresponded with scientific advances in biology, botany, and other medical sciences?

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Classical theory is NOT a viable and/or useful theory for explaining many crime patterns, and should certainly not be used to develop any crime control policies.

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_______________ rejects the assumptions of free will and rational choice.

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How is it that classical theory constitutes one of the oldest yet also one of the most contemporary explanations for crime?

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Which of the following is NOT an element of the deterrence framework?

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Anecdotal studies are those which rely upon interviews and the like.

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Beccaria failed to recognize or expand upon the importance of what, regarding deterrence?

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Identify and describe the three characteristics that determine the deterrent effectiveness of a punishment. Also, identify which of the characteristics, if any, hold more importance than the others.

Explain the idea of deterrence as Beccaria conceived of it, and what points you think make up the strengths/weaknesses of those ideas.

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Punishing an offender for a DUI by sentencing him/her to 30 days in jail is trying to realize what goal?

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Match the sociological ideas to its description. -Social Contract

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Which of the following concepts relates to recognizing environmental and biological restraints on decision-making?

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What was the conclusion drawn from Martinson's 1974 report?

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Deterrence is based on a model of human nature that emphasizes irrationality.

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