Discuss the two competing world views that have existed over the centuries. What are the important concepts of each view?

What will be an ideal response?


*Classical theory - individuals have free will, the focus is on crime
- the focus is on crime
*Positivist theory - individuals actions are determined by biological and
cultural factors
- the focus is on the criminal

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a. operationalization b. coding monitoring c. repeated measurement d. reconceptualization of variables

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is NOT a key focus of police work?

A. Recording court proceedings B. Reducing crime C. Responding to crime D. None of these answers are correct; all are key aspects of police work.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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