Agnew’s unified approach:

a. seeks to unite the major criminological theories (i.e., strain, learning, and control) through propositional integration.
b. is a reanalysis and reformulation of some of the basic assumptions in criminology.
c. is an effort to connect theories of crime rates to theories of criminality.
d. reexamines the history of the criminal justice system to understand how it has influenced criminological theorizing over the years.
e. is an integration of Agnew’s general strain theory, Gottfredson and Hirschi’s general theory of crime, and Akers’s social learning theory.


b. is a reanalysis and reformulation of some of the basic assumptions in criminology.

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a. motor vehicle theft b. larceny-theft c. burglary d. robbery

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Cite some reasons why older adults may be very reluctant to have their cases prosecuted if their abuser is a family member

What will be an ideal response?

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