Question 1

Bourdieu's &#34;field theory&#34;&#10;A) alerts critical criminologists to the many forms of power that are amassed and the role they play in the domination over and definition of criminalized classes.&#10;B) revives the ethnographic tradition in criminology and directs it towards crime as a living experience.&#10;C) understands criticism of the police actions and criminology.&#10;D) provides critical criminologists a tool for evaluating what is hidden or unspoken with social life and criminal justice practices.

Accepted Answer

DBourdieu's "field theory" highlights the various forms of power and their role in domination and defining criminalized classes (A). It also offers a framework for critical criminologists to evaluate hidden or unspoken aspects of social life and criminal justice practices (D).

Question 2

Which of the following term refers to statistical calculation of risk across time and groups.&#10;A) Actuarial&#10;B) Power&#10;C) Micro powers&#10;D) Surveillance

Accepted Answer

Actuarial refers to the statistical calculation of risk across time and groups, commonly used in insurance and finance.

Question 3

Which of the following refers to the ways in which the ghetto is marked by a stigma that automatically devalues its residents by dint of their association with this neighbourhood.&#10;A) Negative social capital&#10;B) Negative symbolic capital&#10;C) Feel for the game&#10;D) Social capital

Accepted Answer

Negative symbolic capital refers to the negative associations and stigmas attached to certain places or groups. In this case, the ghetto is marked by a stigma that automatically devalues its residents. Negative social capital refers to the negative effects of social networks or relationships, and "feel for the game" does not relate to the given concept. Social capital refers to the benefits gained from social networks and relationships, but does not specifically address the negative stigma of a certain place or group.

Question 4

Cultural criminology&#10;A) revives the ethnographic tradition in criminology and redirects it toward discovering crime as an unnecessary state of being.&#10;B) revives the ethnographic tradition in criminology and redirects it toward discovering crime as a lived experience.&#10;C) believes crime is understood not only as a consequence of economic domination , but also of symbolic, cultural and social domination&#10;D) is a critical criminological function by demonstrating the effects of societal shifts towards increased insecurity and criminal injustice.

Accepted Answer

Cultural criminology revives the ethnographic tradition in criminology, which involves studying crime and deviance as lived experiences. It aims to understand how cultural symbols, meanings, and practices are implicated in the production and interpretation of criminality. This perspective highlights the significance of cultural factors in the construction of criminal identities, activities, and responses.

Question 5

The work of Derrida on deconstruction&#10;A) alerts critical criminologists to the many forms of power that are amassed and the role they play in the domination over and definition of criminalized classes.&#10;B) revives the ethnographic tradition in criminology and directs it towards crime as a living experience.&#10;C) understands criticism of the police actions and criminology.&#10;D) provides critical criminologists a tool for evaluating what is hidden or unspoken with social life and criminal justice practices.

Accepted Answer

Derrida's work on deconstruction provides critical criminologists with a tool for evaluating what is hidden or unspoken within social life and criminal justice practices. This allows for a critical analysis of power structures and the language and practices that uphold them, which is essential for understanding and challenging the ways in which criminalized classes are oppressed and marginalized.

Question 6

A cultural criminologist who turns to novels to reveal alternative perspectives that may shake up our taken-for-granted assumptions about crime is engaging in&#10;A) surveillance.&#10;B) attentive gaze.&#10;C) dangerous knowledge.&#10;D) actuarial risk.

Accepted Answer

Dangerous knowledge refers to the idea of exploring unconventional or challenging perspectives that question established beliefs, which aligns with using novels to challenge assumptions about crime.

Question 7

Which of the following encompasses a wide array of techniques,within and outside of the state intended to (re)shape and (re)direct human actions.&#10;A) Power&#10;B) Surveillance&#10;C) Discipline&#10;D) Governmentality

Accepted Answer

Governmentality encompasses a wide range of techniques used by the state and other institutions to shape and direct human actions, both within and outside of the state. This includes various forms of power, surveillance, and discipline, but also incorporates educational and other non-coercive techniques. Therefore, while A, B, and C are all related concepts, they do not encompass the full range of techniques and strategies that are included in the concept of governmentality.

Question 8

The direct or indirect observation of conduct toward producing a desired outcome is&#10;A) Surveillance&#10;B) Discipline&#10;C) Micro powers&#10;D) Duress

Accepted Answer

Surveillance involves the direct or indirect observation of conduct for a specific purpose. This may include monitoring behavior to ensure compliance with rules or regulations, or to gather information for decision-making purposes. Discipline, micro powers, and duress are not specifically related to the observation of conduct for a desired outcome.

Question 9

Critical criminology attempts to&#10;A) understand the cultural effects on crime in Canada.&#10;B) understand gender- and class-based conflict theories.&#10;C) study laws that reflect cultural agreement.&#10;D) transform society through promises of justice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Critical criminology attempts to&#10;A) understand the cultural...

Question 10

According to field theory,a student who has a large vocabulary and is able to use this vocabulary competently will likely have an advantage in achieving a _______________ within the academic field.&#10;A) feel for the game&#10;B) sense of regulation and control&#10;C) second nature&#10;D) positive response

Accepted Answer

A student with a large vocabulary and the ability to use it competently is likely to have a "feel for the game," which refers to an intuitive understanding and ability to navigate the norms and expectations within an academic field.

Question 11

Which of the following refers to small and mundane relations of governance,which still have an appreciable effect on human behaviour.&#10;A) Power&#10;B) Discipline&#10;C) Micro powers&#10;D) Governmentality

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following refers to small...

Question 12

A methodological requirement that researchers immerse themselves in,where crime occurs in everyday world in order to better understand the ways in which crime is experience and interpreted by individuals is

A) soft city
B) risk
C) attentive gaze
D) adrenaline

Accepted Answer

The answer of A methodological requirement that researchers immerse themselves...

Question 13

All of the following countries participated in the mistreatment of Maher Arar,the suspected terrorist EXCEPT&#10;A) Syria.&#10;B) Iraq.&#10;C) the United States.&#10;D) Canada

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following countries participated in...

Deck 12: Contemporary Critical Criminology