Which of the Following Best Represents the Contribution of the Neoclassical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents the contribution of the Neoclassical school of criminology?

• A) It used classical Greek philosophy to inform theories of criminality and criminal justice.
• B) It helped usher in greater flexibility in the justice system,especially in sentencing offenders.
• C) It introduced the use of statistical data gathering and analysis into criminology.
• D) It demonstrated how biological factors can interact with social factors to produce criminals.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the role of thought processes in the development and maintenance of psychological disorders.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to change negative patterns of thinking, helping to alter unwanted behavior and emotions.

Maladaptive Beliefs

Irrational or unrealistic thoughts and attitudes that prevent an individual from adjusting healthily to life situations.

Thinking Errors

Cognitive distortions or irrational thought patterns that contribute to negative emotions and behaviors.