Chapter 8 Self Quiz

Conflict and Critical Theories of Crime

. This is the idea that society defines an individual, treating him or her differently, and the individual internalizes this definition and acts it out.

. This is a social standing that takes precedence over all others.

. This deviance occurs when society reacts to an individual's actions and successfully labels the person.

. Which of these major elements help define social location?

. According to this theory, antisocial behavior stems from class conflict and social and economic inequality.

. Which of the following is a critical theory?

. Although this term is often used in relationship to government, it also refers to the relationships of people in groups and their activities.

. The idea of economics as a primary factor in antisocial behavior may be traced to this thinker.

. This theorist identified norms of domination and deference whereby subordinate groups must recognize and respect the values, standards, and laws of powerful groups.

. Weber laid the groundwork for analyzing conflict according to which three measures of inequality?

. This perspective deals with issues and problems that relate to women, crime, and the criminal justice system.

. This perspective considers the social and personal effects of crime as a whole, accounting for the social structures that accept, enable, and encourage crime.

. This perspective examines the way the media reflects and produces antisocial behavior.

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Which of the following is not a basic principle of critical race theory?

. Which of the following is least likely to be a topic of interest to critical race theorists?

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