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awywial

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on: Aug 17, 2018
Positivism suggest that:
 
  a. Offenders commit crime solely because of the benefits it brings them
  b. Evil forces such as demons can affect criminal behavior
  c. Individuals are less likely to be victims if they have positive attitudes
  d. Forces both outside and inside an individual might affect his/her likelihood of breaking the law

Question 2

The idea that potential and actual legal punishment can deter crime is a synopsis of _____.
 
  a. Routine Activities Theory
  b. Deterrence Theory
  c. Corporal Theory
  d. Penal Theory


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lkanara2

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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


awywial

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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