Theories of Crime Test

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In criminology, what is a theory?

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An explanation of why a behavior, like crime, occurs.

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What do theories help us understand in criminology?

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The causes of crime.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main categories of theories explored in criminology? Economic (Focus on wealth), Biological (Focus on the body), Psychological (Focus on the mind), Sociological (Focus on society)

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Economic (Focus on wealth)

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What does the biological category of theory focus on?

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The body

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What does the psychological category of theory focus on?

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The mind

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What does the sociological category of theory focus on? Options: Society, The body, The mind, The family

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Society

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What do biological theories suggest about the causes of criminal behavior?

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Biological factors inside a person's body can make them more prone to criminal behavior.

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Why are biological theories about criminal behavior often considered controversial?

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Correlation does not equal causation.

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What did the early theory of phrenology claim to reveal about a person?

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Their character and criminal tendencies

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Who developed the theory of phrenology in the late 1700s?

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Franz Joseph Gall