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joesmith1212

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While biological and psychological positivism locate the cause of deviance inside the individual, sociological explanations focus on the influence of the external social environment
 
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In contrast to classical theory, positivism does marginally reduce the degree to which deviants are considered responsible for their behavior.
 
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