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    Scholars have supported classical theory as the best descriptive model of crime. This paper makes a comparison to different theories of crime in comparison with the classical theory of crime with intent to arrive at a position in support or against the stance of these other scholars‚ that classical theory is the best descriptive model of crime. Classical Theory‚ which developed in the mid 18th century‚ was based on utilitarian philosophy. Cesare Beccaria‚ author of On Crimes and Punishments (1763–64)

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    Lesson 1.2 Guided Notes 1.List and describe the five theories of traditional democratic theory List Describe 1. Equality in voting The principle of “one person‚ one vote” is basic democracy. Voting need not be universal‚ but it must be representative 2. Effective participation Citizens must have adequate and equal opportunities to express their preferences throughout the decision-making process 3. Enlightened understanding A democratic society must be a marketplace of ideas

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    Criminality has been sociologically defined as a form of deviant behavior from the norm and the acceptable rules of society. A more generic definition of criminality is a behavioral predisposition that disproportionately favors criminal activity. It is based on the premise that the act or acts committed by an individual violates the natural rights that are given to the person by birth and or by right. The statement “Are criminals born‚ or made?” is wide reaching and still the subject of many debates

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    The Major Schools of Management Theory pg. 51 (Matteson & Ivancevich) The Management Process School The approach looks at management as a process of getting things done with the help of people in organized groups. It examines experiences so that practice can be improved using research‚ testing‚ and teaching management process. The Management Process school theory looks at the functions of managers‚ the purpose of the functions‚ the structure and the process of the function. The empirical School

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    Describe and evaluate gender schema theory. (8 marks +16 marks) Martin and Halverson (1981)‚ like Kohlberg‚ believed that gender development involves acquiring information about one’s own gender. However‚ Martin and Halverson argued that children start to learn about gender – appropriate behaviour before gender constancy is achieved. They claimed that basic gender identity (gender labelling) is sufficient for a child to identify him/herself as boy/girl and take an interest in what behaviours are

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    1. What is the principle of manifest criminality? Provide an example. Explain why you agree or disagree. George Fletcher’s principle of manifest criminality [1] states that a persons thoughts and attitudes have to be put into action for a crime to be committed. The reason that we do not punish people for their thoughts is because it would be “impractical‚ inequitable‚ and unjust.” For a person to found criminally liable‚ a person must have committed an act in support of the crime‚ otherwise we

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    Describe and evaluate the theories of Sigmund Freud’s psychodynamic approach as an explanation of human behaviour. In the evaluation summarise and evaluate one other approach as an alternative explanation of human behaviour. This essay aims to describe in detail the theories of Sigmund Freud’s psychodynamic approach to the explanation of human behaviour. The writer will evaluate these theories and present them in terms of their strengths and weaknesses. The essay will also include a brief description

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    Describe and Evaluate Bowlby’s theory of attachment. An attachment refers to ‘a close two-way emotional relationship between two people. In Child Psychology this focus is on the main care-giver most commonly (but not exclusively) our mothers.’ According to Bowlby‚ children develop an attachment to one main caregiver which is qualitatively different than any others e.g. warm and continuous relationship with mother. This attachment has to occur within the sensitive period (6-24 months) or there could

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    Describe and evaluate Milgram’s agency theory [12] Milgram’s agency theory basically states that you the state of mind you are in determines if you’re obedient or not. He argued that normally we operate in the autonomous state‚ where you assert control over yourself and what we do. An example of this is when faced with danger‚ most people will turn away to try and avoid conflict. Even if you decide not to walk away‚ this is still the autonomous state because you’re deciding what to do. There is

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