Question 1 (1 point)

ExerciseExercise

Match the theory to the definition.

Theory	Definition
1.Differential opportunity	a.Claims delinquents exist in a limbo between delinquent and nondelinquent behavior
2.Social disorganization	b.Holds that individuals have "containments" that help them resist inner and outer pressure toward criminality
3.Differential association	c.Says delinquency is lessened by strong parental controls
4.Focal concerns	d.States that crime is a result of social disorganization and the social breakdown of an area
5.Delinquency and drift	e.States that delinquency occurs when social bonds are weakened or broken.
6.Containment	f.Reflects an overemphasis on lower-class values
7.Social bond	g.Explains that low self-control in the pursuit of self-interest causes crime
8.General theory of crime	h. Explains that crime is the result of a lack of legitimate opportunities and the availability of illegitimate opportunities
9. Power-control	i.Says that individuals become criminals because of an excess of contacts that advocate criminal behavior

Respond to the following based on your reading.

1. Why is anomie a pervasive condition in society?
2. What is the focus of thinkers who follow anomie theory?
3. How does anomie occur as a condition?
4. Name and define the five modes of personality adaptation.
5. What is thegeneral strain theory?
6. What aretechniques of neutralization? Provide an example.
7. What is the difference betweensocial process theories andsocial control theories?
8. What do developmental and life course theories address?
9. How are sociological mainstream theories about the causes of crime connected to policy?