Criminology Test 2 Review Questions (120) | Psychopathy, Biological Theories, Social Theories & Crime Causes

This document contains approximately 120 review questions with verified answers focused on key criminology theories and concepts for Test 2. It covers essential topics such as biological influences on crime (genes, neurotransmitters, serotonin, dopamine), psychological theories (psychopathy, personality disorders, Freudian theory), and sociological perspectives including social disorganization and conflict theory. The material spans pages 1–10 and provides a structured, exam-focused summary of major criminological frameworks and definitions. The content offers in-depth coverage of biological and psychological explanations of criminal behavior, including neurophysiology, the neurotoxicity hypothesis, and gene-environment interactions (as explained by Caspi & Moffitt). It also explores key psychological constructs such as antisocial personality disorder, primary vs. secondary psychopathy, and Freudian components of personality (id, ego, superego), highlighting how internal processes influence criminal decision-making. Additionally, the document examines major sociological theories of crime, including social disorganization theory, conflict theory, anomie, and the Chicago School perspective. It provides insight into environmental and structural factors such as community breakdown, inequality, and place-based crime patterns (e.g., hot spots policing and broken windows theory). The material also integrates personality frameworks such as the Big Five traits and Eysenck’s supertraits, linking individual traits to deviant and criminal behavior. This resource aligns closely with standard textbooks such as Criminology: The Core by Larry J. Siegel and Theories of Crime and Deviance by Marvin D. Krohn, making it an excellent supplementary study guide for academic coursework and exam preparation. This document is suitable for courses such as Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology of Crime, Forensic Psychology, and Deviant Behavior. It is ideal for undergraduate students in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology, and Sociology programs preparing for midterm or final exams. Keywords: criminology, biological theories, psychopathy, neurotransmitters, dopamine, serotonin, antisocial personality disorder, Freudian theory, social disorganization, conflict theory, anomie, Chicago school, gene environment interaction, criminal behavior, deviance