Critical Criminologists Devote Their Attention to a Number of Important

question 71

Multiple Choice

Critical criminologists devote their attention to a number of important themes and concepts.What theme is not inclusive of critical criminology?

• A)the use and misuse of power
• B)critiquing the field of criminology
• C)the association with deviant peers to crime rates
• D)assessing the threat competitive capitalism presents to the working class

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Definitions:

External Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior by attributing it to external circumstances or environments rather than to personal characteristics.

Mentor Relationships

The professional relationship between a more experienced individual (mentor) and a less experienced individual (mentee), aimed at the mentee's growth and development.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used in behavior management that involves the addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, encouraging its recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior analysis in which a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome.