Explain the three major sociological approaches to crime causation and the major principles or assumptions of sociological theories

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Answers should list and define the social structure, social process/social development, and social conflict approaches. The four major principles of sociological theories, as listed in Figure 7-1, should be identified and explained.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Compare and contrast the conviction rates related to appointed counsel versus private attorneys

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following are considered potential obstacles to carrying our research in closed settings?

a. access b. interviews c. treading ethical lines d. all of these

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A police officer agrees to “look the other way” at illegal gambling occurring in a local bar in exchange for a percentage of the profit. This is an example of ______.

A. police violence B. police corruption C. police subculture D. police discretion

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