Compare and contrast the biological and psychological approaches to criminology.
What will be an ideal response?
Biological: Crime as a medical problem, Genetic predisposition, Biological determinism, Physical inferiority; Emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation. Psychological: Crime as a medical problem, Psychological determinism, Criminal personality, IQ; Emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation, Juvenile court, Indeterminate sentencing, Probation
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. hot spot policing B. high intensity policing C. selective enforcement D. intuitive policing
The earliest meaning of "professionalism" meant what?
a. One who is engaged in one of the learned or skilled professions b. The act of professing c. An occupation requiring advanced training in an art or science d. None of the above