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Criminological Theory

Contents of This Chapter:

  1. Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
    1. Learning Objectives
    2. Key Terms
    3. Critical Thinking Questions
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Chapter Overview and Learning Objectives
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  2. Crime Theories
    1. What Makes a Good Criminological Theory?
    2. Licenses and Attributions for Crime Theories
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
      2. All Rights Reserved Content
  3. The Origins of Classical Criminological Theory
    1. Classical School
    2. Reformers of Classical Theory
    3. Deterrence
      1. Specific Deterrence
      2. General Deterrence
    4. Licenses and Attributions for The Origins of Classical Criminological Theory
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  4. Neoclassical
    1. Activity: In the News: Oregon Measure 11 Example
      1. OPTIONAL Activity: Measure 11 Exercise
    2. Rational Choice Theory
    3. Routine Activities Theory
    4. Licenses and Attributions for Neoclassical
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  5. Positivist Criminology
    1. Biological and Psychological Positivism
      1. Atavistic features image
    2. The Chicago School
      1. Concentric Zones image
    3. Licenses and Attributions for Positivist Criminology
      1. Open Content, Shared Previously
  6. Other Modern Criminological Theories
    1. Strain Theory
    2. Learning Theories
      1. Classical Conditioning
      2. Operant Conditioning
      3. Optional Activity: Punishment Exercise
      4. Differential Association Theory
      5. Social Learning Theory
    3. Control Theories
      1. Optional Activity: Parenting Exercise
    4. Critical Theories
      1. Feminist Theories
      2. Critical Race Theory
      3. Social Reaction Theories
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Other Modern Criminological Theories
      1. Open Content, Original
      2. Open Content, Shared Previously
  7. Conclusion
    1. Learning Objectives
    2. Review of Key Terms
    3. Self-Comprehension Check
    4. Review of Critical Thinking Questions
    5. Licenses and Attributions for Conclusion
  8. References

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