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Criminal behavior and its causes
What is Criminology
Violates social norms but may not be illegal
What is Deviance
a lesson, especially one concerning what is right or prudent, that can be derived from a story, a piece of information, or an experience.
What is Moral
In prehistoric societies, criminal behavior was most often viewed as:
What is A threat to survival or tribal customs
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
What is Sin
are formal, documented rules enacted by legislative bodies (like statutes, constitutions, codes) that declare, command, or prohibit specific actions,
What is Written laws
Early civilizations such as Mesopotamia viewed crime primarily as:
What is A violation of social and moral rules
Classical criminology is based on the idea that individuals:
What is Have free will and make rational choices
is behavior, actions, or qualities that go against societal norms, rules, or expectations, which can range from minor social missteps
What is Deviance
Modern criminological theories are different from early theories because they
What is Use scientific methods and evidence
Scientific inquiry contributed to criminology by
What is Using observation and research to explain crime
an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.
What is Crime
Which thinker is most closely associated with classical criminological theory?
Who is Cesare Beccaria
During the Middle Ages, crime was commonly believed to be the result of:
What is Sin or evil influences
This behavior is considered deviant because it violates social norms, but it is not a crime under the law.
What are dress code violations