Question 1

What do Guy Paul Morin, David Milgaard, and Donald Marshall have in common?

Accepted Answer

They were all wrongfully convicted of murder in Canada and later exonerated, highlighting significant issues within the criminal justice system regarding wrongful convictions.

Question 2

Which of the following rationales for incarceration are Canadians least likely to support today?

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Question 3

Tommy is a young man who has been caught breaking into a home in order to steal electronics. According to the textbook, in which country does he have the highest probability of being incarcerated for his actions?

Accepted Answer

The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, making it more likely for someone who commits a crime, such as breaking into a home to steal electronics, to be incarcerated compared to Canada, China, or Russia.

Question 4

Sheldon is mapping out strategy for his campaign to become prime minister of Canada. According to the textbook, which of the following platforms should he centre his campaign around in order to have an excellent chance at winning?

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Question 5

From the sociological standpoint, what is interesting about the moral panic about crime occurring in Canada in recent years?

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The moral panic about crime in Canada is interesting sociologically because it persists despite the overall crime rate decreasing. This discrepancy suggests that public perception and fear of crime may not align with actual crime trends.

Question 6

What is Roger Caron's book Go-Boy! about?

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Question 7

Which of the following reforms of the Canadian penal system has been suggested as means to reduce recidivism?

Accepted Answer

Radical non-intervention suggests minimal interference with offenders, aiming to reduce the stigma and negative effects of incarceration, which can help lower recidivism rates.

Question 8

Benjamin and Maude have been watching the evening news and are alarmed about the pervasive violence they are seeing. To protect themselves, they get a dog, install a home security system, and put extra locks on their doors and windows. What do their actions illustrate?

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Question 9

Tatiana was six months pregnant and having a glass of wine at a bar. She was aware that people were disapproving of her drinking, which made her so angry that she thought "I'll give them something to really condemn me for," and went outside to smoke a cigarette. What kind of social theorist would be most interested in studying this escalation of deviant behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A labelling theorist would be most interested in studying this escalation of deviant behavior because they focus on how the labels society places on individuals can influence their self-identity and behavior, particularly how being labeled as deviant can lead to further deviant behavior.

Question 10

Why has incarceration replaced other forms of punishment in industrial societies?

Accepted Answer

Incarceration became the preferred method of punishment in industrial societies because it was considered more humane compared to other forms of punishment used in the past, such as physical punishment or capital punishment.

Question 11

Which of the following proposals for reform of the Canadian penal system is based on insights of the labelling theory of deviance?

Accepted Answer

Diversion from the criminal justice system is based on the insights of the labelling theory of deviance, which suggests that labelling individuals as criminals can lead to further deviance. Diversion aims to avoid such labelling by keeping individuals out of the criminal justice system.

Question 12

Which of the following views of punishment is characterized by the idea that if criminals are imprisoned, they will learn how to become better and more productive members of society?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation is the view of punishment that focuses on transforming an offender into a valuable member of society, often through educational or therapeutic methods, with the goal of preventing future offenses by addressing the underlying causes of the criminal behavior.

Question 13

Which of the following views of punishment is characterized by the idea that if criminals understand that they will lose their freedom if imprisoned, their involvement in criminal acts will cease?

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Deterrence is based on the principle of preventing future crimes by making the consequences of committing crimes clear, thus discouraging individuals from engaging in criminal behavior. It operates under the assumption that potential criminals will weigh the costs (e.g., imprisonment) against the benefits of their criminal acts and decide against committing crimes to avoid the negative consequences.

Question 14

Which of the following views of punishment is characterized by the idea that criminals should lose their freedom and be forced to live in unpleasant conditions?

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The view of punishment characterized by the idea that criminals should lose their freedom and be forced to live in unpleasant conditions is revenge, which focuses on retribution and making the offender suffer for their actions.

Question 15

Which of the following is the most frequently applied punishment in Canada today?

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Fines are the most frequently applied punishment in Canada today because they are a relatively inexpensive and efficient way to punish offenders.

Question 16

Which of the following views of punishment is characterized by the idea that if criminals are imprisoned they will not be free to do more harm to society?

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Incapacitation focuses on removing the ability of the offender to commit further offenses by detaining them, typically through imprisonment, thus directly preventing them from harming society further.

Question 17

According to the textbook, what causes fear of violent victimization by strangers now felt by many Canadians?

Accepted Answer

Mass-media bias is a significant factor contributing to the fear of violent victimization by strangers among many Canadians. The media often disproportionately reports on violent crimes, especially those committed by strangers, which can create a distorted perception of the actual risk, leading to heightened fear among the public.

Question 18

Melissa has been sentenced to community service for her crimes instead of imprisonment. Which of the following terms would most likely be used by critics to describe the application of this form of criminal sanction?

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Question 19

Given what is known about capital punishment in the United States, which of the following would be most likely to receive this sentence if Canada reintroduced the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

Based on patterns observed in the United States, racial biases in the justice system often result in harsher penalties for minority individuals, especially when the victim is white. This suggests that an Indigenous man who murders a white man would be more likely to receive the death penalty if Canada reintroduced it, reflecting systemic biases observed in similar legal contexts.

Question 20

When was capital punishment last used in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Capital punishment was last used in Canada in 1962, when Ronald Turpin and Arthur Lucas were executed.

Quiz 7: Deviance and Crime