What are three of the critiques associated with early biological positivism?

What will be an ideal response?


Suggests a genetic source for a socially defined category of behavior; Weakly operationalize key variables; Are often based on small/inappropriate samples; Are compatible with authoritarian/totalitarian thinking

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Today, critical criminology includes all of the following perspectives except ______.

A. left realism B. strain theory C. abolitionism D. “new criminology”

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What causal explanation of white-collar crime states that the motives that produce white-collar crimes are the same as those that produce any other criminal behavior?

a. neutralization view b. self-control view c. corporate-culture theory d. rationalization view

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Which of the following laws involve electronic surveillance?

a. FISA b. ECPA c. CALEA d. All of the answers are correct.

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Ethical behavior is particularly important in law enforcement because police officers have the authority to deprive people of their liberty

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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