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Cultural criminologists trace cultural breakdown to economic globalization and relentless poverty, which in turn ______.

A) produces the anelpis mind-set
B) traces it to the culture itself
C) are the products of cultural degradation
D) changes cultural values and norms

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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Who are more likely to be victimized according to Cohen and Felson (1979) ?

A) females
B) living alone
C) with many possessions
D) only a and b
E) a, b, and c

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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What is the goal behind rationality?

What is meant by "arranging the environment" to prevent crime?

The concept of human agency is not compatible with determinism or free will.

Explain routine activities theory.Identify three examples of crime prevention strategies that are consistent with its arguments.

Suitable targets are persons that offenders view as vulnerable or attractive who possess something they want or are objects they want to possess.

What is the pleasure versus pain principle discussed in relation to rational choice theory and crime?

Routine activities theory points out that crime increased dramatically with the expansion of the welfare state from the _______ onward.

Emotion intervenes between what two things?

Cultural criminologists view emotions as a fleeting perception, not a permanent fixture of many criminals' mental lives.

Cultural criminology emphasizes the role of emotions in instigating criminal behavior rather than rationality.

Routine activity theory discounts what others see as causes of crime such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality.

Discuss the evaluation of neoclassical theories.What do they seek to achieve? What are some of the criticisms of neoclassical theories?

According to routine activities theory, what are the three components that combine for crime to occur?

Rational choice and routine activities theories both resonate most with liberals.

Give two examples of wertrationalitat.

Why is rationality considered the most glaring criticism of rational choice and routine activities theory?

Which of the theories discussed in this chapter attracts disenchanted members of the radical left or anarchic label?

All of the following are considered capable guardians EXCEPT: