Discuss the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in the context of criminology
What will be an ideal response?
• A hypothesis is a statement of relationship between two researchers, which can be tested.
• A theory is a hypothesis that has been tested and accepted by researchers as a plausible explanation for criminal behavior.
2 Explain why classical criminology is based on choice theory.
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The text suggests that the responses to white collar crime are likely to be more effective if they are:
a. driven wholly by moral outrage b. driven wholly by practical considerations c. driven by an appropriate mix of moral and practical considerations d. driven by a thorough disregard for both moral and practical considerations
One of the major challenges for effective sex offender assessment is:
A. Breaking through the sex offenders persona B. Developing a professional trust between counselor and sex offender C. Collecting reliable and consistent data D. Containing the high rate of recidivism E. All of the above are challenges
Which of the following was the reason Richard Nixon was not charged and tried for offenses related to the Watergate scandal?
a. The nature of the relevant legislative laws b. Constitutional prohibitions against charging an acting or former President c. A Presidential pardon, which is an executive branch power d. A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court
Almost half of all incarcerated youthful offenders with special education disabilities have been identified with a(n) ______.
A. emotional disturbance B. impoverished childhood C. lengthy history of delinquency D. unstable home life