Theories of Crime Causation
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Which theory of crime causation suggests that people commit crimes to get relief from strain or stress?

  • Control Theory
  • Strain Theory (correct)
  • Labeling Theory
  • Social Learning Theory

    • Which theory of crime causation claims that others force people to commit crimes?

  • Labeling Theory
  • Strain Theory
  • Social Learning Theory
  • Control Theory (correct)

    • Which theory of crime causation proposes that people learn to commit crimes through their constant association with others, especially their peers?

  • Control Theory
  • Social Learning Theory (correct)
  • Strain Theory
  • Labeling Theory

    • Which theory of crime causation suggests that the acts of arresting and prosecuting people contribute to crime because people become labeled as criminals?

    <p>Labeling Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory of crime causation focuses on how family, friends, associates, and society in general contribute to a person's propensity to commit crimes?

    <p>Social Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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