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pragya sharda

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According to the text, which is a characteristic of Hirschi & Gottfredsons self-control theory?
 
  a. It uses a traditional, legal definition of crime.
  b. It uses a broader, more inclusive definition of crime.
  c. It uses a more narrow, restrictive definition of crime.
  d. It ignores the concept of a definition of crime.

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Why are rational perspectives also referred to as neo-classical?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: key points to be made
Emphasis on individual responsibility, free-will even though it was more soft free will
Soft-determinism  only some mediating of predispositions
Deterrence was goal like in Classical era but with more environmental design ways to deter and prevent crime
Some reform of law but more economic influence (like Bentham) on opportunities and costs and benefits in calculation of crime prevention


pragya sharda

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

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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