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the motivation theories that describe and explain how behaviour is started, energised, sustained and directed compromises the.... theories?


1.social learning, choice and control

2.motivation, intent and power-control

3.trait, social and moral reasoning

4.instrumental , content and process


which one?

before an act is defined as a crime .... law must regard it as such and ...must be in place

The extent to which a theory ''enjoy real-life and empirical support'' refers to

Limited empathy and impulsiveness are linked to criminal behaviour and are perceived as …

and … factors.

Cultural deviance is perceived as a.... theory.

The... theory focuses on the breakdown in institution such as the family, school and employment in inner-city neighbourhoods.a consensus b.social disorganisation c.conflict d.rational choice

According to...both victim and the offender are ignored, and the social environment regulates criminal involvement

The extent to which a theory “enjoys real-life and empirical support” refers to:

1. Evidence of validity.

2. Falsifiability

3. Predictability

4. Plausibility

The … theory states that everybody has the potential to become a criminal, that most people are controlled by their bond to society, and that motivations towards criminal behaviour are curbed through learned behaviour.

1. social control

2. social disorganisation

3. social action

4. strain

Population explosion is far greater in urban than in rural areas and urban areas are placed under increasing pressure to support the growing population. This statement refers to … as a general factor that contributes to crime.

1. rapid migration from rural to urban areas

2. inadequate welfare services

3. rapid urbanisation

4. the population structure