Theoretical Criminology
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The development of theories to understand crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does theoretical criminology contribute to our understanding of crime?

    <p>By offering explanations for criminal conduct</p> Signup and view all the answers

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