The first rational choice theory that arose during the Age of Enlightenment period was

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The British Journal of Criminology

Vol. 24, No. 2 (April 1984)

, pp. 112-130 (19 pages)

Published By: Oxford University Press

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13.In many ancient societies, what was the common response if an individualcommitted a criminal act?

14.Studies showing informal sanctions to be the source of most deterrent effects forindividuals led to the creation of which theory?

15.The first rational choice theory that arose during the Age of Enlightenment periodwas ______.

16.______ is an explanation of crime that assumes crime and victimization arehighest in places where three factors come together in time and place: motivated

17.Cross-sectional studies have found that the ______ of punishment was stronglyassociated with intentions to commit future crimes.

18.One of the unintended outcomes of public trials and punishment was ______.

19.Classical School theories emphasize individual decision-making regardless of______.

20.Peers have a profound impact on individual perceptions of the pros and cons ofoffending. When one sees one’s friends getting away with crimes, the risk ofpunishment ______.

Related Questions

• Q7:

  Classical School theories emphasize individual decision-making regardless of ______. A)extraneous influences B)free will C)culpability D)deterrence

• Q8:

  Beccaria was behind all of the following modern-day criminal justice beliefs EXCEPT: A)cross-examination of witnesses B)offender should be tried by a panel of his or her peers or fellow citizens C)court proceedings should remain private D)laws should be understandable by the public

• Q9:

  What book,written by Thomas Hobbes,proposed one of the first rational theories as to why people committed crime? A)Leviathan B)On Crimes and Punishments C)Criminals in the Making D)The Criminal Man

• Q10:

  U.S.citizens sometimes take for granted the right to a trial by their peers.During Lenin's rule,the bench-trials of the old system in Russia produced a conviction rate of almost ______. A)100% B)75% C)50% D)25%

• Q11:

  According to Hobbes,______ motivates individuals to cooperate in the formation of government and inspires them to obey the laws the government creates. A)compassion B)fear C)anger D)cheerfulness

• Q13:

  When was the concept of human decision making and natural culpability acknowledged? A)Renaissance B)Age of Enlightenment C)Reformatory movement D)Classical School

• Q14:

  According to Beccaria,perfecting ______ is the "surest but most difficult way to prevent crimes." A)punishment B)taxes C)family structures D)education

• Q15:

  The treatment of Jean Valjean in Les Miserables (Valjean receives a lengthy prison sentence after stealing a loaf of bread for his starving loved ones)is an example of what type of government? A)utilitarian B)free will C)authoritarian D)culpability

• Q16:

  All of the following are explanations given by Beccaria against the death penalty EXCEPT: A)violation of social contract B)inhumane punishment C)negative example for society D)ineffective deterrent

• Q17:

  A period of the late-17th century to 18th century in which philosophers and scholars began to emphasize the rights of individuals in society is known as ______. A)classical period of time B)Age of deterrence C)Age of Enlightenment D)none of these

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