Explain why classical criminology is based on choice theory
What will be an ideal response?
? Choice theory hold that those who commit crimes choose to do so.
? Classical criminology is based on a model of a person rationally making a choice
before committing a crime – weighing the benefits against the costs.
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Discuss the concept of learned helplessness as to how it relates to domestic violence
What will be an ideal response?
A cross-sectional study is _______________
a. any study that examines information on many cases at one point in time b. any research that examines information from many units or cases across more than one point in time c. longitudinal research in which information can be about different cases or people in each of several time periods d. longitudinal research in which information is about the identical cases or people in each of several time periods e. longitudinal research in which information about a category of cases or people that shared a common experience at one time period is traced across subsequent time periods
The defense of ________ arises in a felony case when an individual is compelled to engage in the criminal conduct by another's threat of imminent serious bodily injury or death
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following statements best explains the expression “if it bleeds, it leads”?
a. Murder is the most common crime, and the United States leads all other countries in murder rates. b. Murder is the most common crime, so media outlets frequently report murder stories. c. Crime stories are popular in society, so the media chooses to display them frequently. d. Viewing of popular crime drama shows on television has caused an increase in crime rates.