criminology chapter 5

The term psychoanalysis was coined by

Sigmund Freud

Which type of self-control involves resisting temptations to eat, drink or take drugs?

impulse control

Based on Bandura's theory, which of the following events might provoke aggression?

All of these might provoke aggression

The individual best known for his work on behavior theory is

B.F. Skinner.

Which of the following is a criticism of the modeling theory?

It lacks comprehensive explanatory power

Which of the following is not one of the three laws according to Gabriel Tarde?

Suggestibility is the key cause of criminal behavior

According to psychoanalysis, criminal behavior is maladaptive.

True

psychopaths frequently make very poor first impressions on people

false

The __________ is a largely unconscious region of the mind.

id

Giving a good child a toy is an example of?

positive reinforcement/reward

According to Freud, the ego-ideal is an element of the

superego

Individuals suffering from poor __________ development are likely to seek immediate gratification without considering the long-term consequences of their choices.

superego

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

taking a favorite toy away from a bad child

a psychopath has no thoughts or feelings for the victim

true

according to psychological theorists improper conditioning may be the cause of defective malfunctioning mental processes

true