Deck 11: Collective Efficacy Theory: Lessons Learned and Directions for Future Inquiry, Robert Jsampson

Question 1

According to Sampson, the concept of collective efficacy unites both _____ and ______.

A)Social cohesion…shared expectation for social control
B)Collectivity…social change
C)Social change…social action
D)Social capital…shared expectation for social movement

Answer 1

Social cohesion…shared expectation for social control

Question 2

According to Sampson, if a neighborhood has a higher level of collective efficacy, ______.

A)Residents would welcome outside visitors cordially
B)Residents would expect their neighbors to watch their children when they are absent
C)Residents would expect their neighbors to take action to stop incidents of deviance and crimes
D)All of the above

Answer 2

Residents would expect their neighbors to take action to stop incidents of deviance and crimes

Question 3

According to Sampson, collective efficacy should be treated as an important variable in study community-level deviance because it ______.

A)Indicates repeated interactions among residents
B)Indicates strong bonds among residents
C)Indicates expectation for future intervention in deviance
D)All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

What is collective efficacy theory and how does it contribute to Shaw and McKay's social disorganization theory? Which do you think is a more promising way to explain deviance in the future? Explain.