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Developmental theories focus on crimes that occur ______.


A) in childhood
B) during adolescence
C) in adulthood
D) from onset to desistance

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Risk factors are static; they tend to remain stable over time, and in the presence or absence of other factors.

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The ______ scale is most strongly associated with life-course persistent (LCP) offenders, while the ______ scale is associated with adolescence-limited (AL) offenders.


A) aggression; delinquency
B) delinquency; aggression
C) impulsiveness; sensation seeking
D) sensation seeking; impulsiveness

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Which of the following is an example of a turning point?


A) marriage
B) military service
C) residential change
D) all of these are examples of turning points

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The Nurse-Family Partnership program has been shown to have many beneficial outcomes for both mothers and children who participated.

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Explain the age-crime curve.

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Age-crime curve is formed from the statistical count of the number of known crimes committed in a population over a given period mapped according to age.The curve reflects a sharp increase in offending beginning in early adolescence, a peak in mid-adolescence, and then a steep decline in early adulthood followed by a steadier decline thereafter.

______ described themselves at age 18 on personality measures as extremely self-controlled, fearful, interpersonally timid, socially inept, and latecomers to sexual relationships.


A) adolescence-limited (AL) offenders
B) life-course persistent (LCP) offenders
C) abstainers
D) chronic offenders

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People who bond well with conventional others build social capital.

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Age-graded developmental theory might best be described as a biological theory of crime that is focused on adulthood.

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In Robert Agnew's super traits theory, he identifies impulsiveness and sensation seeking as super traits.

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A/an ______ is something in individuals' personal characteristics or their environment that increases the probability of violent offending.


A) risk temperament
B) risk factor
C) chance factor
D) Type A personality

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Define and discuss risk factors and protective factors of antisocial behavior.What is ADHD? What is conduct disorder? How are they related?

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Antisocial behavior refers to behaviors that violate social norms, rules, and the rights of others. Risk factors for antisocial behavior include genetic predisposition, family dysfunction, exposure to violence or trauma, substance abuse, and poverty. Protective factors include strong parental support, positive peer relationships, and access to education and resources. ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. It is a risk factor for antisocial behavior, as individuals with ADHD may struggle with impulse control and have difficulty following rules and social norms. Conduct disorder is a behavioral and emotional disorder in children and adolescents characterized by a persistent pattern of violating the rights of others and societal norms. It often co-occurs with ADHD and is related to antisocial behavior. Conduct disorder is a more severe form of antisocial behavior and is often associated with aggression, deceitfulness, and rule-breaking. ADHD and conduct disorder are related in that individuals with ADHD are at an increased risk for developing conduct disorder. Both disorders involve difficulties with impulse control, following rules, and behaving in socially acceptable ways. However, it is important to note that not all individuals with ADHD will develop conduct disorder or engage in antisocial behavior. Early intervention and support can help mitigate these risks and promote positive outcomes for individuals with ADHD.

Delinquency is a legal term that distinguishes between youthful offenders and adult offenders.

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A person gets married, and it changes the person's life trajectory in a prosocial direction; Sampson and Laub would refer to this as a ______.


A) high point
B) direction change
C) risk factor
D) turning point

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Agnew's trait of irritability appears to be analogous with what most psychologists call ______.


A) conscientiousness
B) impulsiveness
C) negative emotionality
D) sensation seeking

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ADHD is strongly associated with antisocial behavior.

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Irritability is a central concept of which theory?


A) age-graded theory
B) dual pathway developmental theory
C) integrated cognitive antisocial potential theory
D) super traits theory

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Identify Robert Agnew's five life domains.

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According to Sampson and Laub, ______is the purposeful execution of choice and individual will.


A) human agency
B) social capital
C) turning points
D) hedonism

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Life-course persistent offenders vary their behavior considerably across different life situations.

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