What Is Unique About Developmental Theories of Crime

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is unique about developmental theories of crime?

• A)They suggest that violence is largely affected by the IQ of the offender.
• B)They propose the notion that gang activity can be curbed by monitoring the behaviour of preteens more closely.
• C)They open up the possibility that the likelihood of engaging in crime varies according to where an individual is in their lifespan.
• D)They suggest that criminal behaviour is perfected over the life course, leading to the most serious offences being committed by middle-aged offenders.

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Definitions:

Hypnagogic Hallucinations

Vivid and often bizarre sensory experiences that occur during the onset of sleep, lying between wakefulness and sleep.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by high brain activity and vivid dreams.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by quick, random movements of the eyes, associated with dreaming and increased brain activity.

Frequent Nightmares

Recurring distressing dreams that often awaken the sleeper, typically associated with negative emotions.