labeling theory (pg. 54) The hypothesis that society creates crime and criminals by labeling certain – behavior and certain people as deviant. learning theory (pg. 52) The hypothesis that delinquents and criminals must be taught both the – practical and emotional skills necessary to participate in illegal activity. legalization (pg. 60) To make a formerly illegal product or action lawful. In the context of marijuana, – the process includes strict regulation, including a ban on sale to or use by minors. life course criminology (pg. 54) The of crime based on the belief that behavioral patterns – developed in childhood can predict delinquent and criminal behavior later in life. medical of addiction (pg. 59) An approach to drug addiction that treats drug abuse as a mental – illness and focuses on treating and rehabilitating offenders rather than punishing them. positivism (pg. 41) A school of the social sciences that sees criminal and delinquent behavior as the – result of biological, psychological, and social forces. psychoanalytic theory (p. 45) Sigmund Freud’s theory that attributes our thoughts and actions to – unconscious motives. psychology (pg. 42) The scientific study of mental processes and behaviors. – social conflict theories (pg. 50) A school of criminology that views criminal behavior as the result of – class conflict. social disorganization theory (pg. 44) The theory that deviant behavior is more likely in communities – where social institutions such as the family, schools, and the criminal justice system fail to exert control over the population. social process theories (pg. 52) A school of criminology that considers criminal behavior to be the – predictable result of a person’s interaction with his or her environment.
labeling theory (pg. 54) – The hypothesis that society creates crime and criminals by labeling certain behavior and certain people as deviant. learning theory (pg. 52) – The hypothesis that delinquents and criminals must be taught both the practical and emotional skills necessary to participate in illegal activity. legalization (pg. 60) – To make a formerly illegal product or action lawful. In the context of marijuana, the process includes strict regulation, including a ban on sale to or use by minors. life course criminology (pg. 54) – The of crime based on the belief that behavioral patterns developed in childhood can predict delinquent and criminal behavior later in life. medical of addiction (pg. 59) – An approach to drug addiction that treats drug abuse as a mental illness and focuses on treating and rehabilitating offenders rather than punishing them. positivism (pg. 41) – A school of the social sciences that sees criminal and delinquent behavior as the result of biological, psychological, and social forces. psychoanalytic theory (p. 45) – Sigmund Freud’s theory that attributes our thoughts and actions to unconscious motives. psychology (pg. 42) – The scientific study of mental processes and behaviors. social conflict theories (pg. 50) – A school of criminology that views criminal behavior as the result of class conflict. social disorganization theory (pg. 44) – The theory that deviant behavior is more likely in communities where social institutions such as the family, schools, and the criminal justice system fail to exert control over the population. social process theories (pg. 52) – A school of criminology that considers criminal behavior to be the predictable result of a person’s interaction with his or her environment.
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