Question 1

Briefly contrast the constrained vision of human nature with the unconstrained vision of human nature.

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Question 2

Define "theory."

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Question 3

Briefly explain the concept of correlation.How do we know if two factors are correlates?

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Question 4

Explain the difference between mala in se and mala prohibita.

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Question 5

Discuss the significance of criminological theory in shaping criminal justice policies.

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Question 6

The role of human judgment in determining what is categorized as "crime" renders the category arbitrary.

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Question 7

Explain the role that ideology plays in shaping criminological theory.Is it possible to formulate or evaluate theories without ideology playing a role? Defend your response.

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Question 8

Provide two examples of acts that would be considered mala prohibita.

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Question 9

Briefly explain how the concept of "criminality" differs from legal definitions of who is "criminal."

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Question 10

Provide an overview of some of the major historical developments of criminological theory.Be sure to identify and describe at least three of the main eras or schools of thought from the history of criminology.

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Question 11

The vast majority of socially harmful acts are regulated by criminal law.

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Question 12

In criminological/sociological study,what are some of the limitations to defining "crime" as only those actions in violation of criminal law? Do you feel that criminologists should limit their study in this way? Support your response.

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Question 13

Provide two examples of acts that would be considered mala in se.

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