Sociology 3
Which of the following is the source of instinctual drives and is a product of evolution?
ego
superego
superid
id
Id
According to the ecological/social disorganization approach, which of the following areas within a big city would be expected to have the highest crime rate?
area outside of the city with mainly farmland
area on the edges of the city with several schools
area in the center of the city with many office buildings
area near the business district with cheap housing
area near the business district with cheap housing
The death penalty is intended to be a punishment built on the idea of ______ theory.
biological
deterrence
positive
classical
deterrence
Support for a genetic influence in predicting potential violence and criminality has found variations in five genes. Which gene was found to have the most impact on likely delinquency and crime
5HTT
DRD4
DAT1
MAOA
MAOA
Early theories that explained deviancy as a result of evil spirits were known as
free will
demonology
deterrence
classical
demonology
Which of these policies would Goddard have supported in order to prevent criminality
universal prenatal care
sterilization of a portion of the population
educational programs
harsher punishments
sterilization of a portion of the population
Informal adjustment occurs only in the street.
True
False
False
Actions in which the victim is targeted online or through the use of text messages using cell phones is known as ______.
assault
cyberbullying
sexting
tweeting
cyberbullying
Which of the following programs is intended to improve the relationship between community agencies and police in working with juveniles?
Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program
Crisis Intervention Team for Youth
stop and frisk procedures
youth-focused community policing
Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program
Research has found conclusively that race plays a significant role in police arrest decisions.
True
False
False
Which of the following programs involves police officers teaching children how to avoid illicit drugs?
Policing the Teen Brain
GREAT
CIT-Y
DARE
DARE
An officer asking juveniles who are congregating at a public park after hours to leave would be a type of ______ adjustment.
official
street corner
formal
station
street corner
The number of college programs in criminal justice and law enforcement has increased due to the desire for increased ______.
diversity in policing
recruitment efforts
Professionalization of the police
community policing programs
Professionalization of the police
A longitudinal evaluation of the GREAT program showed that students who had completed the training had lower levels of victimization, more negative views of gangs, and more positive attitudes about police.
True
False
True
An officer using individual judgement in considering the type of action to take during an encounter with a juvenile is an example of ______.
discretion
overpolicing
mandated reporting
informal adjustment
discretion
Youth-Focused Community Policing and TAL PAL are examples of which type of program?
crisis intervention
community-oriented policing
bullying prevention
street corner adjustment
community-oriented policing
The Miami Dade Schools Police Department program was designed to do which of the following?
increase arrests for juveniles
put policing at the forefront of dealing with juveniles
train officers in official proceedings for dealing with juveniles
create partnerships within the community, school, and corrections agencies
create partnerships within the community, school, and corrections agencies
In order to improve an officer’s ability to deal with juveniles who are incarcerated and victims, officers should receive ______.
specialized training
increased pay
recognition
promotions
specialized training
Stop and frisk encounters are often viewed as discriminatory as a result of ______ in racial-ethnic minority neighborhood.
community policing
formal
crime reduction policies
overpolicing
overpolicing
TAL PAL is a program that promotes positive relationships between the police and community juveniles.
True
False
True
Research has shown that school resource officers balance being an authority figures and counselors to school children.
True
False
False
According to your text, many officers believe that being assigned as a juvenile officer is particularly desirable.
True
False
False
The police and the courts have the same goals with respect to juveniles.
True
False
False
The SHOCAP (Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program) model centers on effective case management and an information-sharing intervention for juvenile delinquency through a ______ approach.
law enforcement
letter of the law
multidisciplinary
discretionary
multidisciplinary
The resulting death after a police encounter with which of the following African American males in 2020 accelerated the Black Lives Matter movement?
George Floyd
Michael Brown
Freddie Gray
Trayvon Martin
George Floyd
Informal adjustment occurs only in the street.
True
False
False
Officers who receive training in de-escalation techniques felt significantly more prepared to work with juveniles who are incarcerated
True
False
True
Compared to non-internet juvenile prostitution cases, internet cases involved ______ victims.
older
more runaway
younger
more school dropout
younger
In addition to providing security, school resource officers provide
administrative support
teaching
counseling
volunteer time
counseling
Research has found conclusively that race plays a significant role in police arrest decisions
True
False
False
With respect to abused or neglected children, police options are technically more restricted
True
False
True
Which of the following investigative techniques would most likely be used to decrease internet victimization?
interviewing students at local high schools
police officers posing online as minors
interviewing known gang members
neighborhood canvasses
police officers posing online as minors
Which of the following juveniles will the police likely handle unofficially
a juvenile who is impertinent to police a
juvenile who has prior contacts with the police
a juvenile who is respectful
a juvenile who have uncooperative parents
a juvenile who is respectful
Effective training for juvenile officers should include techniques to ______aggressive youth.
physically subdue
avoid
de-escalate
argue with
de-escalate
Police are likely to take official action in cases of disrespectful juveniles, especially when coupled with
minority race
an association with a local gang
drug or alcohol intoxication
other delinquent peers
drug or alcohol intoxication
Cyberbullying cases have resulted in severe depression, self-harm, and even suicide among juveniles.
True
False
True
Which strategy relies on the identification of problems by police and the people who live in the area they police, as well as a shared commitment to address these issues through law enforcement and order maintenance
official procedure
community policing
overpolicing
unofficial procedure
community policing
Match the following theories of crime causation to the importance it has in the nature of police-juvenile interactions.
the role that race and ethnicity play in crime:
police attempts to intervene early in juvenile misconduct:
differing reactions from police officers during juvenile encounters:
allocation of police resource:
Biological and genetic
Behavior modification
Labeling
Social class
the role that race and ethnicity play in crime: Biological and genetic
police attempts to intervene early in juvenile misconduct: Behavior modification
differing reactions from police officers during juvenile encounters: Labeling
allocation of police resource: Social class
The main premise of the Miami Dade Schools Police Department program is a ______ model that emphasizes tools and interventions directed at at-risk youth.
diversion
correctional
social service
formal process
diversion
The Black Lives Matter movement has gained significant support from all racial groups with the exception of Caucasians
True
False
False
Which of the following behaviors among juveniles has provided one of the biggest challenges in juvenile policing?
the use of social media
widespread vandalism
addressing truancy
an increase in gang activity
the use of social media
Mandated reporting laws have resulted in more ______ when it comes to abuse or neglect cases
informal action
stationhouse adjustment
street corner adjustment
official action
official action
Raul is 15-year old who has been exhibiting signs of a mental or behavioral disorder. Police interaction would best be dealt with by an officer who had received which type of training
Enhancing Police Responses to Children Exposed to Violence
De-escalating Juvenile Aggression: For Law Enforcement Only
Policing the Teen Brain
Crisis Intervention Team for Youth
Crisis Intervention Team for Youth
Which of the following involves an official action of the police
talking to a group of juveniles on the street
taking the juvenile to their home and informing their parents
arresting a juvenile
releasing the juvenile in question without arrest
arresting a juvenile
Match the following definitions with the associated type of jurisdiction.
One court has the sole jurisdiction;
Two or more courts have jurisdiction over a case:
Jurisdiction is shared between the juvenile and adult courts:
Exclusive
Concurrent
Blended
One court has the sole jurisdiction; Exclusive
Two or more courts have jurisdiction over a case: Concurrent
Jurisdiction is shared between the juvenile and adult courts: Blended
In which of the following scenarios might the removal of a child be in the best interest of a child?
A parent suffers from depression and sometimes sleeps during the day.
Children are not fed 3 meals a day due to limited food in the house.
A parent leaves a 10-year-old home alone while they go to work.
A child ends up in the hospital with bruising and broken bones
A child ends up in the hospital with bruising and broken bones
A criminal trial in the juvenile court system is known as which of the following?
dispositional hearing
adjudicatory hearing
petition
detention hearing
adjudicatory hearing
The historical progression of purposed clauses in the juvenile court can be characterized as ______.
stacked
linear
circular
cyclical
linear
Which of the following individuals would be dealt with differently to avoid the label of delinquent?
unruly child
habitual offender
chronic adult criminal
violent juvenile
unruly child
Rather than being arrested, a juvenile is said to be ______.
disposed
taken into custody
adjudicated
petitioned
taken into custody
Juvenile court proceedings were originally conceptualized as which of the following?
criminal
civil
get tough
punitive
Civil
The Uniform Juvenile Court Act provides judicial procedures so that all parties are assured ______.
due process
rehabilitation
fairness
formality
fairness
Mandatory wavier proceedings are initiated in the ______ court.
adult
civil
blended
juvenile
juvenile
Which of the following cases is designated to be heard in the juvenile court?
dependency
murder
civil
robbery
dependency
Johnny is suspected of breaking and entering and is taken into custody by the police. Which stage of the justice system is he in?
trial
appeal
arrest
sentencing
arrest
The goal of the juvenile court when dealing with the welfare of children is to preserve the family unit whenever possible.
True
False
True
Why does the juvenile justice system use different terms from the adult justice system?
to hold juveniles accountable for their crimes
to protect the best interest of the child
to label juveniles so they will not reoffend
to consider variations in state laws
to protect the best interest of the child
Which term refers to the type of sentencing used when a juvenile is sentenced to both adult sanctions and youth correctional sanctions?
blended
exclusive
concurrent
Inclusive
blended
Juanita attended her adjudicatory hearing and was adjudicated as delinquent. What is the next step in the juvenile justice process?
appeal
dispositional hearing
petition
taking into custody
dispositional hearing
As delinquency was thought to be ______, one of the main purposes of the juvenile court was to reduce stigmatization.
dangerous
less serious
non-criminal
infrequent
less serious
Why was the Uniform Juvenile Court Act passed
to establish juvenile courts in specific states
to prevent the courts from becoming rehabilitative
to standardize definitions and proceedings
to broaden interpretations of delinquency
to standardize definitions and proceedings
The struggle of the juvenile court to rehabilitate and also protect the community has led to the juvenile court being seen as
discriminatory
formal
dichotomous
contradictory
contradictory
The first juvenile court act in the United States was passed in which of the following states in 1899
California
Pennsylvania
Illinois
New York
Illinois
The purpose of the first juvenile courts in the United States was to punish juveniles who are incarcerated
True
False
False
Removal of a child from the family is a permanent decision
True
False
False
What is the purpose of a juvenile court act?
to apply federal juvenile court law to a specific state
to give a juvenile court legal power to rule in capital cases
to determine appropriate action for a specific crime
to establish a juvenile court in a given state
to establish a juvenile court in a given state
Community service is a type of ______ that a juvenile might receive
appeal
adjudication
disposition
petition
disposition
The Uniform Juvenile Court Act defines delinquency as an act designated as a crime by local ordinance, state law, or federal law
True
False
True
Match the following descriptions to the type of purpose clause of the juvenile justice system.
no juvenile court purpose clause defined in statute:
reflects the juvenile court’s role as the protector of children:
allows for equal protections for juvenile defendants as adults :
reforms that sought to reverse the impact of the get-tough era:
uses evidence-based practices based on adolescent development :The developmental approach
No clause
Parents patriae
Due process
Balanced and restorative Justice
The developmental approach
no juvenile court purpose clause defined in statute: No clause
reflects the juvenile court’s role as the protector of children: Parents patriae
allows for equal protections for juvenile defendants as adults :Due process
reforms that sought to reverse the impact of the get-tough era: Balanced and restorative Justice
uses evidence-based practices based on adolescent development :The developmental approach
A recurring pattern of criminal behavior is known as ______ offending.
status
civil
habitual
unruly
habitual
When was the earliest that all U.S. states had juvenile court acts within their statutory enactments or constitutions
the mid-1900s
the late 1800s
the late 1900s
the early 1900s
the mid-1900s
Due to ______ protections, delinquency must be established beyond a reasonable doubt in juvenile cases.
ethical
constitutional
equality
informal
constitutional
The juvenile court has ______ jurisdiction in cases involving minor or moderate delinquency
inclusive
concurrent
exclusive
blended
exclusive
States often establish higher age limits in cases of ______ offenders
person of color
status
habitual
male
status
The juvenile court was established with the concept of
retribution
rehabilitation
punishment
criminality
rehabilitation
The Uniform Juvenile Court Act defines delinquency as an act designated as a crime by local ordinance, state law, or federal law
True
False
True
The Uniform Juvenile Court Act established the age of ______ as the legal age at which illegal actions are considered criminal
16
25
18
21
18
Balancing the dichotomy between the need for ______ and avoiding labeling people who are incarcerated is one of the biggest challenges facing the juvenile court today.
support
treatment
punishment
accountability
accountability
All juvenile court acts define the ______ of the person who is incarcerated and the crime seriousness within the scope of the court.
socioeconomic status
gender
age
race
age
A juvenile who is incarcerated suspected of bank robbery will likely be subject to ______ jurisdiction
exclusive
concurrent
inclusive
blended
concurrent
All states have uniform upper and lower age limits
True
False
False
Which of the following youths would be excluded from juvenile court jurisdiction
Damon, a 15-year-old who is truant
Sarah, a 17-year-old who is married
Lisa, a 14-year-old soliciting prostitution
Diego, a 16-year old, found smoking marijuana
Sarah, a 17-year-old who is married
Why would states raise the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction
to limit the people entering the juvenile justice system
to prevent people being served in the adult justice system
to address the issue of those removed from their homes
to reduce the population incarcerated in juvenile facilities
to prevent people being served in the adult justice system
Which Supreme Court case requires due process in juvenile proceedings
In re Gault
Kent v. United States
In re Winship
Breed v. Jones
In re Gault
Determining when to remove a child from the home is an easy task for the juvenile court.
True
False
False
Why is the vocabulary different in the juvenile court
to address the issue of those removed from their homes
to reduce the population incarcerated in juvenile facilities
to prevent people being served in the adult justice system
to limit the people entering the juvenile justice system
to prevent people being served in the adult justice system
Which of the following crimes would be excluded from delinquent acts
robbery
drug use
murder
truancy
truancy
Court proceedings for a delinquent child allow for the civil standard of preponderance of evidence
True
False
False
Which of the following people who are incarcerated would most likely be subject to an automatic waiver?
a 16-year-old who is truant
a 15-year-old who kills classmates in a school shooting
an 18-year-old who has committed a robbery
a 14-year-old who is unruly child
a 15-year-old who kills classmates in a school shooting
Parents must be notified ______ of a juvenile’s status in custody.
within 24 hours
within a week
at the department’s convenience
reasonably quickly
reasonably quickly
cases of delinquency, cases of unruly behavior, and cases involving serious abuse or neglect result in processing through the entire juvenile justice system.
Only the most serious
About a quarter of the
Most
More than half of the
Only the most serious
A preliminary conference is often equated with which of the following?
an informal adjustment
a probationary sentence
a plea bargain
an adult sentence
an informal adjustment
The most difficult issue when it comes to juveniles’ protections has been with the right to ______.
remain silent in court
counsel
confront and cross-examine witnesses
waive their Miranda rights
waive their Miranda rights
Police take juveniles into custody only if they have broken a law.
True
False
False
A juvenile who is suspected of which of the following would likely be officially processed through the juvenile justice system?
robbing a store clerk with a gun
painting graffiti on a building
consuming alcohol
skipping school once a week
robbing a store clerk with a gun
What standard of proof is required for delinquency issues?
preponderance of evidence
reasonable belief
beyond a reasonable doubt
probable cause
beyond a reasonable doubt
Shayla is appearing in court due to child abuse allegations against her mother. Who would appear on her behalf instead of her mother due to the conflict of interest?
guardian ad litem
judge
prosecutor
family friend
guardian ad litem
Most jurisdictions require that official records kept on juveniles be maintained in separate and confidential files.
True
False
True
A goal of the preliminary inquiry is to make a decision that will ______.
balance punishment and rehabilitation
consider the child’s home life
emphasize accountability
be in the best interest of the child
be in the best interest of the child
A detention hearing must be held within 24 hours of a juvenile being placed in detention.
True
False
False