Explain the statement that psychological theories of crime are deterministic. Using psychological theories on crime analyze the classical school of criminology's assumption that all behaviors are reasoned and rational. At what Freudian stage are criminal tendencies supposedly developed? Which psychic phenomenon may be negatively impacted by abuse and neglect? What is the difference between criminal and antisocial behavior? How would Freud explain a criminal who shows no remorse? Why does someone become criminal according to Freud? Why isn't psychoanalysis used to treat juvenile delinquents? Define transference. Thoroughly critique psychoanalytical theories of crime.

According to learning theory what causes antisocial behavior? Why is criminal justice punishment an ineffective deterrent? How could the principles of behaviorism be used to control people from dissenting? Use cognitive learning theory to critique behaviorism. From an operant conditioning perspective how could you raise "the perfect child?" According to rational choice/reasoning theories of crime why do people commit crime? How do their childhood experiences come into play? Assess whether there is empirical support for rational theories of crime causation.

According to Eysenck's personality theory why do some people become criminals and not others? Are criminals sociopaths? If you find using this study guide as boring are you more likely to be a criminal? Assess psychopathological and personality theories of crime. Is child abuse associated with criminality? Define the different ego defense mechanisms. Define the different terms associated with rational choice and constitutional-learning theories. Define the medicalization of criminal tendencies. Which theory do you find most consistent with your beliefs about why people engage in crime? Defend your answer.

Define the science of sociology. Substantial reductions in the absolute levels of poverty increase crime--true of false? Would a decrease in the unemployment rate effect the level of crime? How does invasion-domination-succession influence crime rates? What three general findings by Shaw and McKay informed more contemporary theories on crime causation? What is the heart of social disorganization theory? What is the ecological fallacy? What are the four factors associated with defensible space? Describe routine activities theory including its four dimensions. According to routine activities theory, would high rates of employment increase or decrease the crime rate? Does Sampson and Groves' work support or discount social disorganization theory? Is environmental design the solution to our crime problem? Does the evidence support routine activities theory? What theory did Sutherland create? What is the principle assertion of differential association? How would differential association theory explain a teenager who apparently all of a sudden starts to use drugs? Is operant conditioning part of differential association theories? What are the four major criticisms of differential association? Describe Aker's social learning theory. What are the four major shortcomings of the social learning theory? Does the empirical data support Aker's social learning theory? Discuss the central propositions of the differential association theory. How does someone justify pirating cable TV or not paying for long distance phone calls?