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1
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Is the Broken Window theory an extension of the Control Theory

A

yes

2
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What year was the original Control Theory published?

and by who?

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1969; Travis Hirschi

3
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Control Theory is an alternative to (3)?

A

strain theory, sub-cultural theory; neutralization

4
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Empirical study: 3,600 students middle school and high school kids. Richmond, UK

A

yes

5
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What is Travis Hirschi thesis?

A

reason why people commit crimes is because they lack self control.

6
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non-criminals have 3, 4, or 5 controls?

A

4 controls

7
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are these four controls lacking in the people who commit crimes?

A

yes

8
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Is the control theory an ass-backwars way of looking at deviants?

A

yes, because it focuses on the non-criminals rather than the criminals.

9
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what is the first control?

A

attachment

10
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Is attachment related to “peer pressure.”

A

yes

11
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An example of “attachment” is people that you care about will ostracize (reject) you if your behavior isn’t approved

A

true

12
Q

two examples:
1- are strict parents - follow rules or they will think of you negatively.
2- spouse - what will she think of you or will leave you, if you get arrested.

A

true

13
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In contrast, criminals don’t have close friends or family that will be concerned with their behavior. No “attachment.”

A

true

14
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Orphans, single parents, no strong attachment to community or neighbors are likely criminals due to the lack of attachment. true or false.

A

true; criminal group that have no attachments.

15
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Commitment

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years invested in Conventional lifestyle; years in school; years at work.

16
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A committed person has a lot to loose if he/she engages in criminals behavior? true or false

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true.

17
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people who lack commitment are more likely to engage in criminal behavior. true or false?

A

true

18
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Involvement

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commitment is investment in conventional lifestyle; Involvement suggest that being engaged in commitment doesn’t leave enough time to engage in criminal/deviant behavior.

19
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Non-involvement ; idle time is a propensity to be a deviant or criminal. true or false?

A

true

20
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Belief is how committed we are to upholding society’s rules and laws. true or false?

A

true

21
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Merton sees crime as a “safety valve” which could have a positive function in society. true or false

A

true

22
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Deviance is necessary to kick start social change? true or false?

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true