What are five problems with positivist theories?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer:
-Account for too much crime
-Ignore the process by which behaviors are made illegal
-Believe that social scientists can be objective in their work
-Assume that most people agree about most things most of the time
-Believe that action is determined by causes independent of a person's free will

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a. mass murder. b. target hardening. c. femicide. d. fratricide.

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The officer's home life refers to views parents may have instilled during his or her formative years

a. True b. False

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According to the ________________, elder abuse is a term that refers to "any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or other person that causes harm or serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The major point in state responsibilities under the National Response framework is that the governor is responsible for community request for federal assistance

a. True b. False

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