Classical criminologists were more concerned with discovering biological, psychological, or social determinants of criminal behavior than with the positivist concerns of legal and penal reforms.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Classical criminologists were primarily concerned with the legal and penal reforms based on the principles of rationality, free will, and utilitarianism, rather than focusing on biological, psychological, or social determinants of criminal behavior, which are the focus of positivist criminology.

Classical Criminologists Were More Concerned with Discovering Biological, Psychological, or Social