5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories into which theories of crime can be grouped?
Social-psychological
Based on the text, how does the subcultural explanation of crime differ from the structural explanation?
The subcultural explanation proposes that certain groups adhere to norms that conflict with societal values, while the structural explanation emphasizes chronic barriers to conventional success.
What factors are emphasized in biological theories of crime?
Genetic and physiological factors
Based on the text, what psychological factors have been advanced to explain crime?
Criminal thinking patterns and personality defects
How do social-psychological theories view crime?
As a result of the interaction between individual and social factors
Test your knowledge on the theories of crime and their explanations with this quiz. Learn about the four main categories of crime theories and the differences between subcultural and structural explanations.
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