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What was the focus of the classical school in the context of criminology?
What was the focus of the classical school in the context of criminology?
- Evaluating the role of free will in criminal behavior
- Understanding the environmental factors that contribute to crime (correct)
- Analyzing the biological characteristics of criminals
- Highlighting the differences between criminals and non-criminals
What was the main concern with Positivist Theories in criminology?
What was the main concern with Positivist Theories in criminology?
- They did not adequately address the role of free will
- They overpredicted crime rates
- They did not account for exceptions
- All of the above (correct)
What was the primary idea behind Biological Positivism?
What was the primary idea behind Biological Positivism?
- Criminals are products of their environment
- Criminals are shaped by their socioeconomic status
- Criminals have distinct physical characteristics
- Criminals are born with a tendency to commit crime (correct)
What was the term used by Lombroso to describe individuals with a natural tendency to commit crime?
What was the term used by Lombroso to describe individuals with a natural tendency to commit crime?
What was the purpose of Craniometry in the context of criminology?
What was the purpose of Craniometry in the context of criminology?
What was the name of Lombroso's book that outlined his Theory of Atavism?
What was the name of Lombroso's book that outlined his Theory of Atavism?
What are the three stages of society's evolution according to Auguste Comte?
What are the three stages of society's evolution according to Auguste Comte?
What is the primary goal of positivist criminology?
What is the primary goal of positivist criminology?
What is the core assumption of positivist criminology regarding human behaviour?
What is the core assumption of positivist criminology regarding human behaviour?
What is the focus of positivist criminology in terms of treatment?
What is the focus of positivist criminology in terms of treatment?
Why did positivism come to dominate in the 19th century?
Why did positivism come to dominate in the 19th century?
What is the positivist approach to the study of the social world?
What is the positivist approach to the study of the social world?
