Why are anomie–strain theories, differential association theories, and control theories considered mainstream theories?

What will be an ideal response?


These three theories are sometimes called mainstream criminology. For more than 80 years, they have occupied the center of American criminology. In the aftermath of World War II, they were particularly dominant.

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a. Same offense test b. Blockburger rule c. Double jeopardy rule d. Squarehouse test

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Good communication is often erroneously defined by the communicator as ______________

a. two-way communication b. an agreement c. efficient communication d. a verbal conclusion

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In 1910 __________became the first state to enact laws against drunk driving

a. New York b. Pennsylvania c. Delaware d. Massachusetts

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Which theorist is considered the pioneer of sociological criminology and known for the significant contribution, differential association theory?

a) Robert Merton b) Edwin Sutherland c) Ronald Akers d) Robert Burgess

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