Test Questions on Chapter 2 Quiz – Flashcards with Answers

Which was not an idea which descended from the Classical School?

Members of the Classical School were generally opposed to

Which of the following was NOT a major historical influence on the emergence of the Classical philosophy

The LEAST important of the three elements of deterrence is

Beccaria, in his essay "Of Crimes and Punishments," made which one of these points?

According to the text, the vast majority of deterrence research has failed to find any substantial effects from legal sanctions

This refers to the amount of crime that has been prevented simply due to the fact that a formal system is in place so that an individual could be legally punished for committing a criminal act.

One of the three elements of deterrence. Celerity refers to how quickly an individual is punished after committing a crime.

A core principle of classical school and rational choice theories. This theory states that crime can be controlled through the use of punishments that combine the proper degrees of certainty, severity, and celerity. Deterrence is a key element in the U.S. justice system.

Showing potential offenders the negative consequences of a crime in the hope that it will prevent them from committing that same crime is the concept of:

Which of the following is NOT a favorite topic for deterrence theorists?