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Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories into which theories of crime can be grouped?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four categories into which theories of crime can be grouped?
- Social-psychological (correct)
- Biological
- Sociological
- Psychological
Based on the text, how does the subcultural explanation of crime differ from the structural explanation?
Based on the text, how does the subcultural explanation of crime differ from the structural explanation?
- The subcultural explanation focuses on language differences, while the structural explanation emphasizes financial hardships.
- The subcultural explanation emphasizes criminal thinking patterns, while the structural explanation focuses on personality defects.
- The subcultural explanation emphasizes genetic factors, while the structural explanation focuses on physiological factors.
- 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. (correct)
What factors are emphasized in biological theories of crime?
What factors are emphasized in biological theories of crime?
- Genetic and physiological factors (correct)
- Criminal thinking patterns and personality defects
- Language barriers and financial hardships
- Societal factors and cultural differences
Based on the text, what psychological factors have been advanced to explain crime?
Based on the text, what psychological factors have been advanced to explain crime?
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How do social-psychological theories view crime?
How do social-psychological theories view crime?
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