Explanation of crime
This theory suggests that people commit crimes because they aren't smart enough to become contributing members of society
Intelligence Theory
This theory states that crime would be less frequent if people just socialized their children!
Control Theory
Crimes where people attempt to obtain money or take and/or destroy someone's belongings
Property Crime
Private drug use
Victimless crimes
Out of the two classifications, a type of crime that is considered to be more serious
Felony
This theory states that people commit crimes because of deep rooted problems that need to be treated
Psychoanalytic Theory
This theory explains that to make crime less frequent, we should focus on organizing and empowering neighborhoods
Chicago School Theory
Violations of virtue in sexual conduct between two consenting adults with no immediate victims to bring charges. Not all are illegal
Moral Offenses
Offenses by the Government
Out of the two classifications, a type of crime that is considered to be more serious
Misdemeanor
This theory states that crime is not always caused by the wants and needs, but can be a cause of people's inability to evaluate pain and pleasure
Neoclassical Theory
This theory states that to make crime less frequent, we should strengthen regulation and create realistic and obtainable goals for the people
Anomie Theory
A crime that is an act considered to be outside the normal bounds of social behavior and morality. They are socially harmful or disruptive
Public Order Offenses
Aiding a fugitive
McLovin feels like he needs a sense of belonging and he isn't getting it from his friends. So he uses a fake ID to try and buy alcohol. Which theory is best used to explain his actions?
Humanistic
This theory says that crime has a function in society and is normal
Durkheim's Theory
This theory states that if we wish to make crime less frequent, one of the ways we can deter crime is by ensuring that the public knows the laws
Classical Crime Theory
Unlawful acts committed by large sums of coordinated people
Organized crimes
Beating up someone who is another race
Violent Crime
A man is at Chilli's and will not leave although he will not buy anything. What type of offense is this?
Public Order Offense
This theory states that crime is a result of reinforced behaviors that lead people to break norms
Learning Theory
This theory states that if we would like to stop crime, we should first start eliminating disparities that people have to ensure that they have little reason to do it
Humanistic Theory
Non-violent offenses that are committed by those for financial gain by means of deception by entrepreneurs or other professionals
White-Collar Crimes
Robbery
Violent Crime
A database of crime that is kept by the FBI
Uniform Crime Report