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Which of the following best defines theoretical criminology?
Which of the following best defines theoretical criminology?
- The merging of concepts from different sources to understand crime
- The study of criminal behavior in colleges and universities
- The explanation of criminal behavior through a single approach
- The development of theories to understand crime (correct)
What is the purpose of a theory in criminology?
What is the purpose of a theory in criminology?
- To merge concepts from different sources
- To provide a clear understanding of criminal behavior
- To suggest relationships between events and occurrences (correct)
- To offer explanations for criminal conduct
How does a general theory of crime differ from an integrated theory?
How does a general theory of crime differ from an integrated theory?
- A general theory merges concepts from different sources
- A general theory explains all forms of criminal conduct
- An integrated theory explains criminality through a single approach
- An integrated theory does not explain all criminality (correct)
What is the main focus of theoretical criminology?
What is the main focus of theoretical criminology?
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How does theoretical criminology contribute to our understanding of crime?
How does theoretical criminology contribute to our understanding of crime?
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