Question 1

Since 2002, there has been __________ in the number of gangs.

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Since 2002, there has been a steady increase in the number of gangs, reflecting ongoing concerns about gang activity and its impact on communities.

Question 2

Which theory best accounts for the idea that gang members frequently get into conflicts with others and that such conflicts often lead to acts of retaliation or revenge?

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Question 3

Which theory best accounts for the idea that being part of a delinquent peer group may reduce the fear of retaliation by others, and that witnessing one's friends engage in delinquency without sanction may reduce the fear of official or police sanctions?

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Question 4

Use the leading delinquency theories to explain why associating with delinquent peers may increase the likelihood of delinquency.

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Question 5

Some argue that the association between delinquent peers and delinquency is not due to the causal effect of delinquent peers on delinquency. Describe the arguments and research in this area.

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Question 6

As reported in the text, Elliott and Menard's study suggests that juveniles progress from no delinquency to serious delinquency through a series of steps. Briefly describe these steps, which focus on the relationship between delinquency and delinquent peers.

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Question 7

Identify factors or variables that condition the relationship between delinquent peers and delinquency.

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Question 8

Describe the characteristics of delinquent peer groups. Focus on the types of delinquency they commit, their size and composition, and the quality of relations between group members.

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Question 9

Explain the difference between offending groups and accomplice networks.

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Question 10

Agnew and Brezina state that the size of most delinquent groups is small, with usually two to four members. Examine how the size of the group influences delinquent activity. Why do offending groups tend to be small rather than large?

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Question 11

Research indicates that a romantic partner's delinquency has an effect on an individual's delinquency but not as strong an effect as do delinquent peers. How might you explain this finding from one or more theoretical perspectives?

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Question 12

Discuss how establishing a definition of "street gang" helps in the scholarly progress of gang knowledge.

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Question 13

How does a street gang differ from other delinquent peer groups?

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Question 14

Describe the methodological problems in estimating the extent of gangs and the amount of gang-related delinquency in the United States.

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Question 15

Differentiate drug gangs from street gangs.

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Question 16

Identify myths associated with gang crime.

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Question 17

Does gang membership cause delinquency? Describe the research in this area.

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Question 18

Use social learning theory to explain the effect of gang membership on delinquent offending.

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Question 19

Describe the characteristics of typical gang members.

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Question 20

Drawing on the text, how would you respond to the assertion that gangs are highly organized?

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Quiz 16: Delinquent Peers and Gangs