Basic Legal Definition of Crime in Western Society
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According to William Chambliss, what is the primary difference between instrumental and expressive crime?

  • The level of violence involved in the crime
  • The age group of individuals committing the crime
  • The motive behind the crime (correct)
  • The location where the crime is committed

    • How does Edwin Sutherland define crime?

  • As behavior that is caused by individual psychological issues
  • As behavior that is learned through interactions with others (correct)
  • As behavior that is justified by societal norms
  • As behavior that is influenced by genetic factors

    • According to Julia and Herman Schwendinger, how do they define crime?

  • As any act that benefits society as a whole
  • As any act that causes harm or injury regardless of legal definition (correct)
  • As any act that is sanctioned by the legal system
  • As any act that adheres to societal norms

    • How does Thorstein Sellin define crime?

    <p>As a violation of societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one shared point of convergence between sociological and legal definitions of crime?

    <p>Recognition of harm caused by criminal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do sociologists justify defining crime independently of criminal law?

    <p>To account for behaviors not captured by criminal laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the legality principle state?

    <p>An act is not a crime unless it is prohibited by law beforehand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is included in the substantive definition of crime?

    <p>Specific behaviors or actions deemed legal in a legal system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the basic definition, what is crime a violation of?

    <p>Formally enacted criminal law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the legality principle imply about punishment?

    <p>It can only be imposed if the conduct was declared criminal before it occurred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the substantive definition of crime?

    <p>Intentional acts of human conduct causing harm and subject to punishment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to William Chambliss, what distinguishes instrumental and expressive crimes?

    <p>The intent behind the crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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